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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.80, 1,863.52 and 1,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.80, 1,863.52 and 1,032.80 is: 1,541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.80 : 1,863.52 = 1,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.80/1,863.52 = 1,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.80x = 1,863.52 × 1,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.80x = 1,924,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,643.46/1,248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.19

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