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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.02, 1,870.54 and 322.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.02, 1,870.54 and 322.51 is: 483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.02 : 1,870.54 = 322.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.02/1,870.54 = 322.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.02x = 1,870.54 × 322.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.02x = 603,270.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,270.92/1,247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.77

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