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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.83, 1,871.74 and 974.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.83, 1,871.74 and 974.15 is: 1,461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.83 : 1,871.74 = 974.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.83/1,871.74 = 974.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.83x = 1,871.74 × 974.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.83x = 1,823,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,355.52/1,247.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.22

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