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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.08, 1,871.66 and 414.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.08, 1,871.66 and 414.99 is: 622.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.08 : 1,871.66 = 414.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.08/1,871.66 = 414.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.08x = 1,871.66 × 414.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.08x = 776,720.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,720.18/1,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.33

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