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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.92, 1,720.80 and 854.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.92, 1,720.80 and 854.32 is: 1,178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.92 : 1,720.80 = 854.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.92/1,720.80 = 854.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.92x = 1,720.80 × 854.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.92x = 1,470,113.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,113.86/1,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.05

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