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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.32, 1,871.34 and 478.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.32, 1,871.34 and 478.36 is: 717.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.32 : 1,871.34 = 478.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.32/1,871.34 = 478.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.32x = 1,871.34 × 478.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.32x = 895,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,174.20/1,247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.68

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