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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.01, 1,872.14 and 816.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.01, 1,872.14 and 816.09 is: 1,225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.01 : 1,872.14 = 816.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.01/1,872.14 = 816.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.01x = 1,872.14 × 816.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.01x = 1,527,830.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,830.65/1,247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.20

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