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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.55, 1,872.93 and 324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.55, 1,872.93 and 324.10 is: 486.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.55 : 1,872.93 = 324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.55/1,872.93 = 324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.55x = 1,872.93 × 324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.55x = 607,016.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,016.61/1,248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.18

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