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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.50, 1,872.76 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.50, 1,872.76 and 382.88 is: 574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.50 : 1,872.76 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.50/1,872.76 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.50x = 1,872.76 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.50x = 717,042.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,042.35/1,248.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.32

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