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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.40, 1,871.10 and 516.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.40, 1,871.10 and 516.78 is: 775.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.40 : 1,871.10 = 516.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.40/1,871.10 = 516.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.40x = 1,871.10 × 516.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.40x = 966,947.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,947.06/1,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.17

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