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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.48, 1,872.17 and 427.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.48, 1,872.17 and 427.31 is: 640.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.48 : 1,872.17 = 427.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.48/1,872.17 = 427.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.48x = 1,872.17 × 427.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.48x = 799,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,995.29/1,249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.26

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