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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.73, 1,874.63 and 428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.73, 1,874.63 and 428 is: 642.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.73 : 1,874.63 = 428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.73/1,874.63 = 428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.73x = 1,874.63 × 428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.73x = 802,341.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,341.64/1,249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.01

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