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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.23, 1,874.16 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.23, 1,874.16 and 383.52 is: 575.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.23 : 1,874.16 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.23/1,874.16 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.23x = 1,874.16 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.23x = 718,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,777.84/1,249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.38

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