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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.09, 1,871.36 and 467.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.09, 1,871.36 and 467.63 is: 701.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.09 : 1,871.36 = 467.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.09/1,871.36 = 467.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.09x = 1,871.36 × 467.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.09x = 875,106.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,106.42/1,247.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.72

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