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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.73, 1,870.82 and 467.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.73, 1,870.82 and 467.33 is: 700.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.73 : 1,870.82 = 467.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.73/1,870.82 = 467.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.73x = 1,870.82 × 467.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.73x = 874,280.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,280.37/1,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.70

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