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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.03, 1,871.39 and 370.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.03, 1,871.39 and 370.41 is: 555.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.03 : 1,871.39 = 370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.03/1,871.39 = 370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.03x = 1,871.39 × 370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.03x = 693,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,170.36/1,248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.41

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