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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.33, 1,873.93 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.33, 1,873.93 and 383.64 is: 575.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.33 : 1,873.93 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.33/1,873.93 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.33x = 1,873.93 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.33x = 718,914.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,914.51/1,249.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.44

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