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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.91, 1,721.45 and 952.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.91, 1,721.45 and 952.67 is: 1,314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.91 : 1,721.45 = 952.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.91/1,721.45 = 952.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.91x = 1,721.45 × 952.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.91x = 1,639,960.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,960.40/1,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.17

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