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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.73, 1,871.58 and 596.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.73, 1,871.58 and 596.49 is: 894.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.73 : 1,871.58 = 596.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.73/1,871.58 = 596.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.73x = 1,871.58 × 596.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.73x = 1,116,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,378.75/1,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.73

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