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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.94, 1,872.35 and 554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.94, 1,872.35 and 554.54 is: 832.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.94 : 1,872.35 = 554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.94/1,872.35 = 554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.94x = 1,872.35 × 554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.94x = 1,038,290.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,290.20/1,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.01

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