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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.82, 1,874.31 and 479.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.82, 1,874.31 and 479.86 is: 720.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.82 : 1,874.31 = 479.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.82/1,874.31 = 479.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.82x = 1,874.31 × 479.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.82x = 899,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,406.40/1,248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.20

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