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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.76, 1,873.14 and 382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.76, 1,873.14 and 382.96 is: 574.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.76 : 1,873.14 = 382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.76/1,873.14 = 382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.76x = 1,873.14 × 382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.76x = 717,337.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,337.69/1,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.44

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