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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.68, 1,873.56 and 479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.68, 1,873.56 and 479 is: 718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.68 : 1,873.56 = 479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.68/1,873.56 = 479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.68x = 1,873.56 × 479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.68x = 897,435.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,435.24/1,248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.71

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