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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.51, 1,871.44 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.51, 1,871.44 and 426.02 is: 639.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.51 : 1,871.44 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.51/1,871.44 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.51x = 1,871.44 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.51x = 797,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,260.45/1,247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.08

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