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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.76, 1,870.44 and 1,042.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.76, 1,870.44 and 1,042.74 is: 1,563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.76 : 1,870.44 = 1,042.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.76/1,870.44 = 1,042.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.76x = 1,870.44 × 1,042.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.76x = 1,950,382.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,382.61/1,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.11

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