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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.13, 1,527.19 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.13, 1,527.19 and 248.63 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.13 : 1,527.19 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.13/1,527.19 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.13x = 1,527.19 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.13x = 379,696.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,696.99/1,018.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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