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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.08, 1,870.20 and 506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.08, 1,870.20 and 506.52 is: 759.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.08 : 1,870.20 = 506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.08/1,870.20 = 506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.08x = 1,870.20 × 506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.08x = 947,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,293.70/1,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.61

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