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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.46, 1,720.48 and 1,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.46, 1,720.48 and 1,097.76 is: 1,514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.46 : 1,720.48 = 1,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.46/1,720.48 = 1,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.46x = 1,720.48 × 1,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.46x = 1,888,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,674.12/1,247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.02

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