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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.82, 1,872 and 426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.82, 1,872 and 426.06 is: 639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.82 : 1,872 = 426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.82/1,872 = 426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.82x = 1,872 × 426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.82x = 797,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,584.32/1,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.18

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