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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.12, 1,871.94 and 426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.12, 1,871.94 and 426.24 is: 639.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.12 : 1,871.94 = 426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.12/1,871.94 = 426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.12x = 1,871.94 × 426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.12x = 797,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,895.71/1,248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.28

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