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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.64, 1,873.39 and 785.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.64, 1,873.39 and 785.88 is: 1,179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.64 : 1,873.39 = 785.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.64/1,873.39 = 785.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.64x = 1,873.39 × 785.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.64x = 1,472,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,259.73/1,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.09

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