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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.16, 1,722.96 and 1,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.16, 1,722.96 and 1,237.44 is: 1,709.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.16 : 1,722.96 = 1,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.16/1,722.96 = 1,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.16x = 1,722.96 × 1,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.16x = 2,132,059.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,059.62/1,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.53

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