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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.91, 1,872.40 and 670.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.91, 1,872.40 and 670.11 is: 1,005.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.91 : 1,872.40 = 670.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.91/1,872.40 = 670.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.91x = 1,872.40 × 670.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.91x = 1,254,713.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,713.96/1,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.45

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