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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.63, 1,873.97 and 883.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.63, 1,873.97 and 883.77 is: 1,326.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.63 : 1,873.97 = 883.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.63/1,873.97 = 883.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.63x = 1,873.97 × 883.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.63x = 1,656,154.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,154.05/1,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.38

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