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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.48, 1,870.64 and 369.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.48, 1,870.64 and 369.67 is: 554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.48 : 1,870.64 = 369.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.48/1,870.64 = 369.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.48x = 1,870.64 × 369.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.48x = 691,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,510.14/1,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.33

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