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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.85, 1,874.78 and 428.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.85, 1,874.78 and 428.13 is: 642.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.85 : 1,874.78 = 428.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.85/1,874.78 = 428.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.85x = 1,874.78 × 428.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.85x = 802,638.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,638.05/1,249.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.19

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