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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.34, 1,869.36 and 957.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.34, 1,869.36 and 957.36 is: 1,434.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.34 : 1,869.36 = 957.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.34/1,869.36 = 957.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.34x = 1,869.36 × 957.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.34x = 1,789,650.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,650.49/1,247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.77

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