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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.87, 1,722.06 and 855.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.87, 1,722.06 and 855.02 is: 1,179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.87 : 1,722.06 = 855.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.87/1,722.06 = 855.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.87x = 1,722.06 × 855.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.87x = 1,472,387.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,387.13/1,247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.93

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