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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.08, 1,871.88 and 426.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.08, 1,871.88 and 426.28 is: 639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.08 : 1,871.88 = 426.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.08/1,871.88 = 426.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.08x = 1,871.88 × 426.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.08x = 797,945.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,945.01/1,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.34

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