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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.31, 1,872.93 and 517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.31, 1,872.93 and 517.96 is: 777.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.31 : 1,872.93 = 517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.31/1,872.93 = 517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.31x = 1,872.93 × 517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.31x = 970,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,102.82/1,248.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.13

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