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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.84, 1,870.20 and 631.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.84, 1,870.20 and 631.62 is: 945.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.84 : 1,870.20 = 631.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.84/1,870.20 = 631.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.84x = 1,870.20 × 631.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.84x = 1,181,255.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,255.72/1,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.88

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