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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.64, 1,722.44 and 875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.64, 1,722.44 and 875.76 is: 1,209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.64 : 1,722.44 = 875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.64/1,722.44 = 875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.64x = 1,722.44 × 875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.64x = 1,508,444.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,444.05/1,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.04

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