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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.23, 1,873.94 and 787.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.23, 1,873.94 and 787.93 is: 1,182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.23 : 1,873.94 = 787.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.23/1,873.94 = 787.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.23x = 1,873.94 × 787.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.23x = 1,476,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,535.46/1,248.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.91

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