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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.04, 1,871.12 and 630.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.04, 1,871.12 and 630.96 is: 946.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.04 : 1,871.12 = 630.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.04/1,871.12 = 630.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.04x = 1,871.12 × 630.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.04x = 1,180,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,601.88/1,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.72

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