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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.49, 1,874.36 and 325.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.49, 1,874.36 and 325.06 is: 487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.49 : 1,874.36 = 325.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.49/1,874.36 = 325.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.49x = 1,874.36 × 325.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.49x = 609,284.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,284.30/1,249.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.63

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