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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.22, 1,870.92 and 381.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.22, 1,870.92 and 381.42 is: 572.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.22 : 1,870.92 = 381.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.22/1,870.92 = 381.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.22x = 1,870.92 × 381.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.22x = 713,606.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,606.31/1,247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.16

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