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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.81, 1,873.24 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.81, 1,873.24 and 383.13 is: 574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.81 : 1,873.24 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.81/1,873.24 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.81x = 1,873.24 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.81x = 717,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,694.44/1,248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.70

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