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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.21, 1,721.36 and 951.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.21, 1,721.36 and 951.92 is: 1,313.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.21 : 1,721.36 = 951.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.21/1,721.36 = 951.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.21x = 1,721.36 × 951.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.21x = 1,638,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,597.01/1,247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.81

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