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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.31, 1,872.71 and 478.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.31, 1,872.71 and 478.75 is: 718.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.31 : 1,872.71 = 478.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.31/1,872.71 = 478.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.31x = 1,872.71 × 478.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.31x = 896,557.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,557.52/1,248.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.22

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