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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.38, 1,871.88 and 477.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.38, 1,871.88 and 477.88 is: 717.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.38 : 1,871.88 = 477.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.38/1,871.88 = 477.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.38x = 1,871.88 × 477.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.38x = 894,534.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,534.01/1,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.13

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