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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.26, 1,872.68 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.26, 1,872.68 and 382.64 is: 574.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.26 : 1,872.68 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.26/1,872.68 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.26x = 1,872.68 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.26x = 716,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,551.00/1,248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.04

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