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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.12, 1,868.65 and 662.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.12, 1,868.65 and 662.07 is: 992.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.12 : 1,868.65 = 662.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.12/1,868.65 = 662.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.12x = 1,868.65 × 662.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.12x = 1,237,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,175.45/1,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.03

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