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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.88, 1,878.84 and 483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.88, 1,878.84 and 483.12 is: 724.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.88 : 1,878.84 = 483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.88/1,878.84 = 483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.88x = 1,878.84 × 483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.88x = 907,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,705.18/1,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.49

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