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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.43, 1,873.40 and 762.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.43, 1,873.40 and 762.82 is: 1,143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.43 : 1,873.40 = 762.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.43/1,873.40 = 762.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.43x = 1,873.40 × 762.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.43x = 1,429,058.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,058.49/1,249.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.77

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