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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.21, 1,872.42 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.21, 1,872.42 and 358.74 is: 538.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.21 : 1,872.42 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.21/1,872.42 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.21x = 1,872.42 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.21x = 671,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,721.79/1,248.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.15

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