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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.08, 1,870.16 and 413.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.08, 1,870.16 and 413.99 is: 620.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.08 : 1,870.16 = 413.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.08/1,870.16 = 413.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.08x = 1,870.16 × 413.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.08x = 774,227.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,227.54/1,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.83

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