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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.83, 1,871.75 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.83, 1,871.75 and 382.14 is: 573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.83 : 1,871.75 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.83/1,871.75 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.83x = 1,871.75 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.83x = 715,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,270.55/1,247.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.21

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