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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.40, 1,872.68 and 555.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.40, 1,872.68 and 555.98 is: 833.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.40 : 1,872.68 = 555.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.40/1,872.68 = 555.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.40x = 1,872.68 × 555.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.40x = 1,041,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,160.48/1,249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.33

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