Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.48, 1,872 and 518.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,248.48, 1,872 and 518.58 is: 777.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,248.48 : 1,872 = 518.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,248.48/1,872 = 518.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,248.48x = 1,872 × 518.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,248.48x = 970,781.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 970,781.76/1,248.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777.57
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