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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.87, 1,871.78 and 414.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.87, 1,871.78 and 414.93 is: 622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.87 : 1,871.78 = 414.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.87/1,871.78 = 414.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.87x = 1,871.78 × 414.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.87x = 776,655.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,655.60/1,247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.39

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