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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.38, 1,873.03 and 623.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.38, 1,873.03 and 623.95 is: 936.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.38 : 1,873.03 = 623.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.38/1,873.03 = 623.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.38x = 1,873.03 × 623.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.38x = 1,168,677.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,677.07/1,248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.15

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