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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.40, 1,874.26 and 383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.40, 1,874.26 and 383.80 is: 575.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.40 : 1,874.26 = 383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.40/1,874.26 = 383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.40x = 1,874.26 × 383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.40x = 719,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,340.99/1,249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.75

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