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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.03, 1,863.36 and 1,174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.03, 1,863.36 and 1,174.32 is: 1,753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.03 : 1,863.36 = 1,174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.03/1,863.36 = 1,174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.03x = 1,863.36 × 1,174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.03x = 2,188,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,180.92/1,248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.31

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