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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.45, 1,871.19 and 631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.45, 1,871.19 and 631.44 is: 947.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.45 : 1,871.19 = 631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.45/1,871.19 = 631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.45x = 1,871.19 × 631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.45x = 1,181,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,544.21/1,247.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.17

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