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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.49, 1,872.71 and 415.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.49, 1,872.71 and 415.55 is: 623.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.49 : 1,872.71 = 415.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.49/1,872.71 = 415.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.49x = 1,872.71 × 415.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.49x = 778,204.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,204.64/1,248.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.32

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