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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.20, 1,866.85 and 783.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.20, 1,866.85 and 783.37 is: 1,172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.20 : 1,866.85 = 783.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.20/1,866.85 = 783.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.20x = 1,866.85 × 783.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.20x = 1,462,434.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,434.66/1,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.58

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