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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.69, 1,873.49 and 536.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.69, 1,873.49 and 536.01 is: 804.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.69 : 1,873.49 = 536.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.69/1,873.49 = 536.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.69x = 1,873.49 × 536.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.69x = 1,004,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,206.69/1,248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.21

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