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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.72, 1,871.52 and 381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.72, 1,871.52 and 381.92 is: 572.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.72 : 1,871.52 = 381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.72/1,871.52 = 381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.72x = 1,871.52 × 381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.72x = 714,770.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,770.92/1,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.86

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