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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.16, 1,720.41 and 951.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.16, 1,720.41 and 951.92 is: 1,313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.16 : 1,720.41 = 951.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.16/1,720.41 = 951.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.16x = 1,720.41 × 951.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.16x = 1,637,684.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,684.09/1,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.13

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