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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.27, 1,720.98 and 781.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.27, 1,720.98 and 781.25 is: 1,077.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.27 : 1,720.98 = 781.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.27/1,720.98 = 781.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.27x = 1,720.98 × 781.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.27x = 1,344,515.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,515.63/1,247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.97

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