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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.89, 1,872.05 and 382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.89, 1,872.05 and 382 is: 573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.89 : 1,872.05 = 382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.89/1,872.05 = 382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.89x = 1,872.05 × 382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.89x = 715,123.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,123.10/1,247.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.07

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