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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.78, 1,870.86 and 671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.78, 1,870.86 and 671.06 is: 1,006.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.78 : 1,870.86 = 671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.78/1,870.86 = 671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.78x = 1,870.86 × 671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.78x = 1,255,459.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,459.31/1,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.15

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