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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.20, 1,870.80 and 1,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.20, 1,870.80 and 1,004.20 is: 1,506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.20 : 1,870.80 = 1,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.20/1,870.80 = 1,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.20x = 1,870.80 × 1,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.20x = 1,878,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,657.36/1,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.30

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