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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.42, 1,871.12 and 381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.42, 1,871.12 and 381.62 is: 572.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.42 : 1,871.12 = 381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.42/1,871.12 = 381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.42x = 1,871.12 × 381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.42x = 714,048.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,048.41/1,247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.42

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