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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.17, 1,873.86 and 508.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.17, 1,873.86 and 508.83 is: 763.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.17 : 1,873.86 = 508.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.17/1,873.86 = 508.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.17x = 1,873.86 × 508.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.17x = 953,479.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,479.22/1,249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.29

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