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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.13, 1,872.33 and 382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.13, 1,872.33 and 382.51 is: 573.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.13 : 1,872.33 = 382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.13/1,872.33 = 382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.13x = 1,872.33 × 382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.13x = 716,184.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,184.95/1,248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.81

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