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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.43, 1,874.79 and 1,156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.43, 1,874.79 and 1,156.92 is: 1,738.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.43 : 1,874.79 = 1,156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.43/1,874.79 = 1,156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.43x = 1,874.79 × 1,156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.43x = 2,168,982.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,982.05/1,247.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.76

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