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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.48, 1,874.54 and 416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.48, 1,874.54 and 416.60 is: 625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.48 : 1,874.54 = 416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.48/1,874.54 = 416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.48x = 1,874.54 × 416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.48x = 780,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,933.36/1,249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.01

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