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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.27, 1,870.91 and 381.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.27, 1,870.91 and 381.59 is: 572.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.27 : 1,870.91 = 381.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.27/1,870.91 = 381.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.27x = 1,870.91 × 381.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.27x = 713,913.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,913.01/1,247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.38

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