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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.08, 1,719.06 and 931.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.08, 1,719.06 and 931.87 is: 1,284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.08 : 1,719.06 = 931.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.08/1,719.06 = 931.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.08x = 1,719.06 × 931.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.08x = 1,601,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,940.44/1,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.55

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