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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.76, 1,874.10 and 1,213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.76, 1,874.10 and 1,213.80 is: 1,823.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.76 : 1,874.10 = 1,213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.76/1,874.10 = 1,213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.76x = 1,874.10 × 1,213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.76x = 2,274,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,782.58/1,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.09

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