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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.69, 1,871.66 and 631.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.69, 1,871.66 and 631.01 is: 946.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.69 : 1,871.66 = 631.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.69/1,871.66 = 631.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.69x = 1,871.66 × 631.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.69x = 1,181,036.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,036.18/1,247.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.58

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