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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.91, 1,871.86 and 382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.91, 1,871.86 and 382.22 is: 573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.91 : 1,871.86 = 382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.91/1,871.86 = 382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.91x = 1,871.86 × 382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.91x = 715,459.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,459.75/1,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.33

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