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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.60, 1,871.62 and 517.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.60, 1,871.62 and 517.22 is: 775.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.60 : 1,871.62 = 517.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.60/1,871.62 = 517.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.60x = 1,871.62 × 517.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.60x = 968,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,039.30/1,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.92

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