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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.70, 1,872.99 and 815.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.70, 1,872.99 and 815.70 is: 1,224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.70 : 1,872.99 = 815.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.70/1,872.99 = 815.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.70x = 1,872.99 × 815.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.70x = 1,527,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,797.94/1,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.49

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