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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.47, 1,867.93 and 999.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.47, 1,867.93 and 999.54 is: 1,496.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.47 : 1,867.93 = 999.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.47/1,867.93 = 999.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.47x = 1,867.93 × 999.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.47x = 1,867,068.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,068.25/1,247.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.69

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