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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.49, 1,871.19 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.49, 1,871.19 and 323.06 is: 484.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.49 : 1,871.19 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.49/1,871.19 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.49x = 1,871.19 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.49x = 604,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,497.29/1,247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.57

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