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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.41, 1,871.65 and 669.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.41, 1,871.65 and 669.61 is: 1,004.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.41 : 1,871.65 = 669.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.41/1,871.65 = 669.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.41x = 1,871.65 × 669.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.41x = 1,253,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,266.20/1,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.70

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