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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.33, 1,873.53 and 416.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.33, 1,873.53 and 416.24 is: 624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.33 : 1,873.53 = 416.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.33/1,873.53 = 416.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.33x = 1,873.53 × 416.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.33x = 779,838.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,838.13/1,249.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.21

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