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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.84, 1,872.31 and 670.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.84, 1,872.31 and 670.04 is: 1,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.84 : 1,872.31 = 670.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.84/1,872.31 = 670.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.84x = 1,872.31 × 670.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.84x = 1,254,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,525.60/1,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.36

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