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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.93, 1,874.72 and 786.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.93, 1,874.72 and 786.29 is: 1,179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.93 : 1,874.72 = 786.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.93/1,874.72 = 786.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.93x = 1,874.72 × 786.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.93x = 1,474,074.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,074.34/1,249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.33

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