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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.84, 1,873.92 and 671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.84, 1,873.92 and 671.12 is: 1,007.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.84 : 1,873.92 = 671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.84/1,873.92 = 671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.84x = 1,873.92 × 671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.84x = 1,257,625.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,625.19/1,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.84

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