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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.98, 1,876.18 and 924.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.98, 1,876.18 and 924.36 is: 1,387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.98 : 1,876.18 = 924.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.98/1,876.18 = 924.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.98x = 1,876.18 × 924.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.98x = 1,734,265.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,265.74/1,249.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.43

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