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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.20, 1,871.12 and 1,030.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.20, 1,871.12 and 1,030.39 is: 1,545.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.20 : 1,871.12 = 1,030.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.20/1,871.12 = 1,030.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.20x = 1,871.12 × 1,030.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.20x = 1,927,983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,983.34/1,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.85

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