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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.08, 1,874.33 and 1,038.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.08, 1,874.33 and 1,038.48 is: 1,562.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.08 : 1,874.33 = 1,038.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.08/1,874.33 = 1,038.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.08x = 1,874.33 × 1,038.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.08x = 1,946,457.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,457.61/1,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.07

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