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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.08, 1,873.74 and 959.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.08, 1,873.74 and 959.72 is: 1,440.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.08 : 1,873.74 = 959.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.08/1,873.74 = 959.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.08x = 1,873.74 × 959.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.08x = 1,798,265.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,265.75/1,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.83

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