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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.80, 1,871.98 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.80, 1,871.98 and 426.02 is: 639.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.80 : 1,871.98 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.80/1,871.98 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.80x = 1,871.98 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.80x = 797,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,500.92/1,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.13

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