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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.75, 1,873.13 and 336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.75, 1,873.13 and 336.75 is: 505.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.75 : 1,873.13 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.75/1,873.13 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.75x = 1,873.13 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.75x = 630,774.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,774.84/1,248.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.13

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