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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.57, 1,874.12 and 416.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.57, 1,874.12 and 416.65 is: 624.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.57 : 1,874.12 = 416.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.57/1,874.12 = 416.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.57x = 1,874.12 × 416.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.57x = 780,842.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,842.73/1,249.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.89

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