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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.18, 1,871.91 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.18, 1,871.91 and 426.44 is: 639.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.18 : 1,871.91 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.18/1,871.91 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.18x = 1,871.91 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.18x = 798,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,247.94/1,248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.53

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