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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.23, 1,722.84 and 956.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.23, 1,722.84 and 956.10 is: 1,320.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.23 : 1,722.84 = 956.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.23/1,722.84 = 956.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.23x = 1,722.84 × 956.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.23x = 1,647,210.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,210.20/1,247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.69

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