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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.16, 1,874.14 and 599.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.16, 1,874.14 and 599.94 is: 900.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.16 : 1,874.14 = 599.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.16/1,874.14 = 599.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.16x = 1,874.14 × 599.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.16x = 1,124,371.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,371.55/1,249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.10

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