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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.13, 1,870.88 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.13, 1,870.88 and 381.33 is: 572.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.13 : 1,870.88 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.13/1,870.88 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.13x = 1,870.88 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.13x = 713,420.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,420.76/1,247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.05

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