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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.90, 1,871.85 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.90, 1,871.85 and 426.16 is: 639.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.90 : 1,871.85 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.90/1,871.85 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.90x = 1,871.85 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.90x = 797,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,698.24/1,247.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.23

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