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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.56, 1,873.56 and 518.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.56, 1,873.56 and 518.48 is: 778.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.56 : 1,873.56 = 518.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.56/1,873.56 = 518.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.56x = 1,873.56 × 518.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.56x = 971,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,403.39/1,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.02

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