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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.26, 1,870.65 and 381.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.26, 1,870.65 and 381.46 is: 572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.26 : 1,870.65 = 381.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.26/1,870.65 = 381.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.26x = 1,870.65 × 381.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.26x = 713,578.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,578.15/1,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.12

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