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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.92, 1,868.92 and 629.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.92, 1,868.92 and 629.68 is: 943.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.92 : 1,868.92 = 629.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.92/1,868.92 = 629.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.92x = 1,868.92 × 629.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.92x = 1,176,821.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,821.55/1,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.03

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