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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.64, 1,871.52 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.64, 1,871.52 and 382.02 is: 573.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.64 : 1,871.52 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.64/1,871.52 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.64x = 1,871.52 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.64x = 714,958.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,958.07/1,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.05

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