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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.45, 1,871.15 and 517.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.45, 1,871.15 and 517.02 is: 775.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.45 : 1,871.15 = 517.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.45/1,871.15 = 517.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.45x = 1,871.15 × 517.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.45x = 967,419.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,419.39/1,247.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.52

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