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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.35, 1,871.88 and 426.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.35, 1,871.88 and 426.39 is: 639.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.35 : 1,871.88 = 426.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.35/1,871.88 = 426.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.35x = 1,871.88 × 426.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.35x = 798,150.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,150.91/1,248.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.37

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