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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.20, 1,867.80 and 924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.20, 1,867.80 and 924.20 is: 1,382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.20 : 1,867.80 = 924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.20/1,867.80 = 924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.20x = 1,867.80 × 924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.20x = 1,726,220.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,220.76/1,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.97

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