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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.33, 1,871.00 and 322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.33, 1,871.00 and 322.82 is: 484.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.33 : 1,871.00 = 322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.33/1,871.00 = 322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.33x = 1,871.00 × 322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.33x = 604,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,005.82/1,247.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.24

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