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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.82, 1,871.73 and 1,003.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.82, 1,871.73 and 1,003.14 is: 1,504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.82 : 1,871.73 = 1,003.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.82/1,871.73 = 1,003.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.82x = 1,871.73 × 1,003.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.82x = 1,877,607.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,607.23/1,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.71

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