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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.09, 1,871.02 and 517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.09, 1,871.02 and 517.20 is: 775.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.09 : 1,871.02 = 517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.09/1,871.02 = 517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.09x = 1,871.02 × 517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.09x = 967,691.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,691.54/1,248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.34

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