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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.63, 1,874.43 and 427.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.63, 1,874.43 and 427.91 is: 641.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.63 : 1,874.43 = 427.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.63/1,874.43 = 427.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.63x = 1,874.43 × 427.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.63x = 802,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,084.44/1,249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.86

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