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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.81, 1,871.64 and 517.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.81, 1,871.64 and 517.86 is: 776.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.81 : 1,871.64 = 517.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.81/1,871.64 = 517.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.81x = 1,871.64 × 517.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.81x = 969,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,247.49/1,247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.76

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