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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.54, 1,712.42 and 1,104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.54, 1,712.42 and 1,104.55 is: 1,516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.54 : 1,712.42 = 1,104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.54/1,712.42 = 1,104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.54x = 1,712.42 × 1,104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.54x = 1,891,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,453.51/1,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.15

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