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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.51, 1,872.94 and 427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.51, 1,872.94 and 427.02 is: 640.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.51 : 1,872.94 = 427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.51/1,872.94 = 427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.51x = 1,872.94 × 427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.51x = 799,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,782.84/1,248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.59

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