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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.93, 1,873.70 and 427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.93, 1,873.70 and 427.20 is: 640.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.93 : 1,873.70 = 427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.93/1,873.70 = 427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.93x = 1,873.70 × 427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.93x = 800,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,442.50/1,248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.90

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