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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.18, 1,870.29 and 720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.18, 1,870.29 and 720 is: 1,079.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.18 : 1,870.29 = 720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.18/1,870.29 = 720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.18x = 1,870.29 × 720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.18x = 1,346,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,608.80/1,247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.73

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