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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.39, 1,870.25 and 632.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.39, 1,870.25 and 632.07 is: 946.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.39 : 1,870.25 = 632.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.39/1,870.25 = 632.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.39x = 1,870.25 × 632.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.39x = 1,182,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,125.76/1,248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.92

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