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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.18, 1,869.72 and 835.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.18, 1,869.72 and 835.06 is: 1,251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.18 : 1,869.72 = 835.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.18/1,869.72 = 835.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.18x = 1,869.72 × 835.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.18x = 1,561,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,328.38/1,247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.89

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