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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.73, 1,871.70 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.73, 1,871.70 and 323.28 is: 484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.73 : 1,871.70 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.73/1,871.70 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.73x = 1,871.70 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.73x = 605,083.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,083.78/1,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.95

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