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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.45, 1,872.84 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.45, 1,872.84 and 415.44 is: 623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.45 : 1,872.84 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.45/1,872.84 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.45x = 1,872.84 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.45x = 778,052.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,052.65/1,248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.21

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