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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.54, 1,710.41 and 1,228.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.54, 1,710.41 and 1,228.41 is: 1,684.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.54 : 1,710.41 = 1,228.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.54/1,710.41 = 1,228.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.54x = 1,710.41 × 1,228.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.54x = 2,101,078.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,078.61/1,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.18

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