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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.74, 1,870.98 and 700.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.74, 1,870.98 and 700.30 is: 1,050.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.74 : 1,870.98 = 700.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.74/1,870.98 = 700.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.74x = 1,870.98 × 700.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.74x = 1,310,247.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,247.29/1,247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.10

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