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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.04, 1,870.68 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.04, 1,870.68 and 425.52 is: 638.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.04 : 1,870.68 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.04/1,870.68 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.04x = 1,870.68 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.04x = 796,011.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,011.75/1,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.32

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