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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.08, 1,872.54 and 555.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.08, 1,872.54 and 555.22 is: 833.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.08 : 1,872.54 = 555.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.08/1,872.54 = 555.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.08x = 1,872.54 × 555.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.08x = 1,039,674.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,674.00/1,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.02

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