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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.86, 1,871.79 and 382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.86, 1,871.79 and 382.78 is: 574.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.86 : 1,871.79 = 382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.86/1,871.79 = 382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.86x = 1,871.79 × 382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.86x = 716,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,483.78/1,247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.17

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