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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.15, 1,872.25 and 323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.15, 1,872.25 and 323.70 is: 485.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.15 : 1,872.25 = 323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.15/1,872.25 = 323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.15x = 1,872.25 × 323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.15x = 606,037.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,037.96/1,248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.55

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