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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.95, 1,872.22 and 382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.95, 1,872.22 and 382.26 is: 573.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.95 : 1,872.22 = 382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.95/1,872.22 = 382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.95x = 1,872.22 × 382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.95x = 715,674.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,674.82/1,247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.48

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