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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.48, 1,873.08 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.48, 1,873.08 and 404.16 is: 606.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.48 : 1,873.08 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.48/1,873.08 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.48x = 1,873.08 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.48x = 757,024.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,024.01/1,248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.36

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