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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.63, 1,872.78 and 371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.63, 1,872.78 and 371.22 is: 556.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.63 : 1,872.78 = 371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.63/1,872.78 = 371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.63x = 1,872.78 × 371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.63x = 695,213.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,213.39/1,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.78

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