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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.94, 1,871.58 and 555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.94, 1,871.58 and 555.40 is: 832.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.94 : 1,871.58 = 555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.94/1,871.58 = 555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.94x = 1,871.58 × 555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.94x = 1,039,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,475.53/1,248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.29

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