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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.29, 1,871.34 and 479.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.29, 1,871.34 and 479.33 is: 718.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.29 : 1,871.34 = 479.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.29/1,871.34 = 479.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.29x = 1,871.34 × 479.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.29x = 896,989.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,989.40/1,248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.57

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