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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.88, 1,870.86 and 467.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.88, 1,870.86 and 467.46 is: 700.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.88 : 1,870.86 = 467.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.88/1,870.86 = 467.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.88x = 1,870.86 × 467.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.88x = 874,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,552.22/1,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.83

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