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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.02, 1,871.96 and 382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.02, 1,871.96 and 382.33 is: 573.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.02 : 1,871.96 = 382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.02/1,871.96 = 382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.02x = 1,871.96 × 382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.02x = 715,706.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,706.47/1,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.47

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