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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.38, 1,874.04 and 383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.38, 1,874.04 and 383.67 is: 575.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.38 : 1,874.04 = 383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.38/1,874.04 = 383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.38x = 1,874.04 × 383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.38x = 719,012.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,012.93/1,249.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.50

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