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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.49, 1,874.22 and 383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.49, 1,874.22 and 383.81 is: 575.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.49 : 1,874.22 = 383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.49/1,874.22 = 383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.49x = 1,874.22 × 383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.49x = 719,335.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,335.01/1,249.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.71

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