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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.94, 1,872.23 and 426.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.94, 1,872.23 and 426.21 is: 639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.94 : 1,872.23 = 426.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.94/1,872.23 = 426.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.94x = 1,872.23 × 426.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.94x = 797,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,953.79/1,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.42

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