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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.88, 1,873.60 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.88, 1,873.60 and 383.20 is: 574.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.88 : 1,873.60 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.88/1,873.60 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.88x = 1,873.60 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.88x = 717,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,963.52/1,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.89

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