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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.98, 1,874.85 and 417.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.98, 1,874.85 and 417.05 is: 625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.98 : 1,874.85 = 417.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.98/1,874.85 = 417.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.98x = 1,874.85 × 417.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.98x = 781,902.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,902.29/1,249.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.53

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