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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.58, 1,871.37 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.58, 1,871.37 and 426.44 is: 639.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.58 : 1,871.37 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.58/1,871.37 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.58x = 1,871.37 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.58x = 798,027.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,027.02/1,247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.66

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