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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.52, 1,872.88 and 479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.52, 1,872.88 and 479 is: 718.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.52 : 1,872.88 = 479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.52/1,872.88 = 479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.52x = 1,872.88 × 479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.52x = 897,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,109.52/1,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.54

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