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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.96, 1,872.88 and 383.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.96, 1,872.88 and 383.07 is: 574.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.96 : 1,872.88 = 383.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.96/1,872.88 = 383.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.96x = 1,872.88 × 383.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.96x = 717,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,444.14/1,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.43

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