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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.91, 1,873.21 and 427.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.91, 1,873.21 and 427.27 is: 640.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.91 : 1,873.21 = 427.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.91/1,873.21 = 427.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.91x = 1,873.21 × 427.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.91x = 800,366.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,366.44/1,248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.85

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