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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.43, 1,721.85 and 805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.43, 1,721.85 and 805.32 is: 1,111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.43 : 1,721.85 = 805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.43/1,721.85 = 805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.43x = 1,721.85 × 805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.43x = 1,386,640.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,640.24/1,247.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.60

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