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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.53, 1,870.64 and 369.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.53, 1,870.64 and 369.91 is: 554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.53 : 1,870.64 = 369.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.53/1,870.64 = 369.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.53x = 1,870.64 × 369.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.53x = 691,961.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,961.35/1,247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.67

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