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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.51, 1,871.61 and 784.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.51, 1,871.61 and 784.89 is: 1,176.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.51 : 1,871.61 = 784.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.51/1,871.61 = 784.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.51x = 1,871.61 × 784.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.51x = 1,469,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,007.97/1,248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.61

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