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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.77, 1,871.75 and 382.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.77, 1,871.75 and 382.11 is: 573.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.77 : 1,871.75 = 382.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.77/1,871.75 = 382.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.77x = 1,871.75 × 382.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.77x = 715,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,214.39/1,247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.19

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