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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.15, 1,873.37 and 632.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.15, 1,873.37 and 632.29 is: 949.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.15 : 1,873.37 = 632.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.15/1,873.37 = 632.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.15x = 1,873.37 × 632.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.15x = 1,184,513.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,513.53/1,248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.02

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