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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.46, 1,873.82 and 427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.46, 1,873.82 and 427.28 is: 640.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.46 : 1,873.82 = 427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.46/1,873.82 = 427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.46x = 1,873.82 × 427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.46x = 800,645.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,645.81/1,249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.79

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