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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.85, 1,871.84 and 414.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.85, 1,871.84 and 414.95 is: 622.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.85 : 1,871.84 = 414.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.85/1,871.84 = 414.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.85x = 1,871.84 × 414.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.85x = 776,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,708.57/1,247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.44

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