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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.38, 1,868.76 and 851.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.38, 1,868.76 and 851.87 is: 1,276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.38 : 1,868.76 = 851.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.38/1,868.76 = 851.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.38x = 1,868.76 × 851.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.38x = 1,591,945.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,945.25/1,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.23

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