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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.68, 1,720.64 and 1,053.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.68, 1,720.64 and 1,053.28 is: 1,452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.68 : 1,720.64 = 1,053.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.68/1,720.64 = 1,053.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.68x = 1,720.64 × 1,053.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.68x = 1,812,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,315.70/1,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.55

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