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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.64, 1,874.73 and 383.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.64, 1,874.73 and 383.93 is: 575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.64 : 1,874.73 = 383.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.64/1,874.73 = 383.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.64x = 1,874.73 × 383.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.64x = 719,765.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,765.09/1,249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.98

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