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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.68, 1,871.52 and 478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.68, 1,871.52 and 478 is: 717.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.68 : 1,871.52 = 478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.68/1,871.52 = 478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.68x = 1,871.52 × 478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.68x = 894,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,586.56/1,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.00

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