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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.02, 1,871.96 and 517.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.02, 1,871.96 and 517.58 is: 776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.02 : 1,871.96 = 517.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.02/1,871.96 = 517.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.02x = 1,871.96 × 517.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.02x = 968,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,889.06/1,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.34

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