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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.34, 1,874.30 and 383.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.34, 1,874.30 and 383.63 is: 575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.34 : 1,874.30 = 383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.34/1,874.30 = 383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.34x = 1,874.30 × 383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.34x = 719,026.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,026.42/1,249.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.53

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