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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.84, 1,872.99 and 427.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.84, 1,872.99 and 427.14 is: 640.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.84 : 1,872.99 = 427.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.84/1,872.99 = 427.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.84x = 1,872.99 × 427.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.84x = 800,028.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,028.95/1,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.62

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