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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248, 1,870.74 and 517.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248, 1,870.74 and 517.98 is: 776.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248 : 1,870.74 = 517.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248/1,870.74 = 517.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248x = 1,870.74 × 517.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248x = 969,005.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,005.91/1,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.45

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