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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.32, 1,872.25 and 415.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.32, 1,872.25 and 415.40 is: 623.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.32 : 1,872.25 = 415.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.32/1,872.25 = 415.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.32x = 1,872.25 × 415.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.32x = 777,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,722.25/1,248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.02

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