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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.90, 1,873.77 and 786.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.90, 1,873.77 and 786.14 is: 1,179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.90 : 1,873.77 = 786.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.90/1,873.77 = 786.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.90x = 1,873.77 × 786.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.90x = 1,473,036.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,036.18/1,248.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.47

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