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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.32, 1,870.96 and 553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.32, 1,870.96 and 553.80 is: 830.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.32 : 1,870.96 = 553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.32/1,870.96 = 553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.32x = 1,870.96 × 553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.32x = 1,036,136.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,136.26/1,247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.69

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