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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.68, 1,872.30 and 700.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.68, 1,872.30 and 700.22 is: 1,050.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.68 : 1,872.30 = 700.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.68/1,872.30 = 700.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.68x = 1,872.30 × 700.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.68x = 1,311,021.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,021.91/1,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.77

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