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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.10, 1,721.15 and 805.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.10, 1,721.15 and 805.24 is: 1,111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.10 : 1,721.15 = 805.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.10/1,721.15 = 805.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.10x = 1,721.15 × 805.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.10x = 1,385,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,938.83/1,247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.33

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