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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.48, 1,874.10 and 383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.48, 1,874.10 and 383.56 is: 575.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.48 : 1,874.10 = 383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.48/1,874.10 = 383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.48x = 1,874.10 × 383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.48x = 718,829.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,829.80/1,249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.30

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