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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.18, 1,873.80 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.18, 1,873.80 and 383.50 is: 575.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.18 : 1,873.80 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.18/1,873.80 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.18x = 1,873.80 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.18x = 718,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,602.30/1,249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.26

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