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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.71, 1,873.24 and 426.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.71, 1,873.24 and 426.77 is: 640.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.71 : 1,873.24 = 426.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.71/1,873.24 = 426.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.71x = 1,873.24 × 426.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.71x = 799,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,432.20/1,248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.21

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