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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.44, 1,872.21 and 426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.44, 1,872.21 and 426.50 is: 639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.44 : 1,872.21 = 426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.44/1,872.21 = 426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.44x = 1,872.21 × 426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.44x = 798,486.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,486.07/1,248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.59

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