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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.73, 1,871.72 and 425.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.73, 1,871.72 and 425.87 is: 638.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.73 : 1,871.72 = 425.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.73/1,871.72 = 425.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.73x = 1,871.72 × 425.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.73x = 797,119.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,119.45/1,248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.34

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