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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.86, 1,872.18 and 426.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.86, 1,872.18 and 426.13 is: 639.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.86 : 1,872.18 = 426.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.86/1,872.18 = 426.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.86x = 1,872.18 × 426.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.86x = 797,789.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,789.93/1,247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.33

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