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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.76, 1,871.64 and 467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.76, 1,871.64 and 467.76 is: 701.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.76 : 1,871.64 = 467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.76/1,871.64 = 467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.76x = 1,871.64 × 467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.76x = 875,478.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,478.33/1,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.64

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