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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.33, 1,873.65 and 632.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.33, 1,873.65 and 632.47 is: 949.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.33 : 1,873.65 = 632.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.33/1,873.65 = 632.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.33x = 1,873.65 × 632.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.33x = 1,185,021.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,021.15/1,248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.29

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