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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.75, 1,871.62 and 323.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.75, 1,871.62 and 323.31 is: 484.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.75 : 1,871.62 = 323.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.75/1,871.62 = 323.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.75x = 1,871.62 × 323.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.75x = 605,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,103.30/1,247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.96

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