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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.09, 1,870.62 and 322.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.09, 1,870.62 and 322.57 is: 483.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.09 : 1,870.62 = 322.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.09/1,870.62 = 322.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.09x = 1,870.62 × 322.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.09x = 603,397.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,397.35/1,247.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.85

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