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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.06, 1,871.61 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.06, 1,871.61 and 370.32 is: 555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.06 : 1,871.61 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.06/1,871.61 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.06x = 1,871.61 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.06x = 693,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,094.62/1,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.34

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