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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.44, 1,869.33 and 553.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.44, 1,869.33 and 553.90 is: 830.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.44 : 1,869.33 = 553.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.44/1,869.33 = 553.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.44x = 1,869.33 × 553.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.44x = 1,035,421.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,421.89/1,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.04

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