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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.31, 1,872.16 and 370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.31, 1,872.16 and 370.63 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.31 : 1,872.16 = 370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.31/1,872.16 = 370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.31x = 1,872.16 × 370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.31x = 693,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,878.66/1,248.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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