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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.54, 1,871.33 and 535.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.54, 1,871.33 and 535.07 is: 802.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.54 : 1,871.33 = 535.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.54/1,871.33 = 535.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.54x = 1,871.33 × 535.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.54x = 1,001,284.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,284.02/1,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.61

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