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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.20, 1,877.99 and 1,029.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.20, 1,877.99 and 1,029.92 is: 1,550.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.20 : 1,877.99 = 1,029.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.20/1,877.99 = 1,029.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.20x = 1,877.99 × 1,029.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.20x = 1,934,164.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,164.92/1,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.81

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