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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.64, 1,874.26 and 427.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.64, 1,874.26 and 427.72 is: 641.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.64 : 1,874.26 = 427.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.64/1,874.26 = 427.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.64x = 1,874.26 × 427.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.64x = 801,657.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,657.85/1,249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.51

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