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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.96, 1,869.18 and 630.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.96, 1,869.18 and 630.59 is: 944.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.96 : 1,869.18 = 630.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.96/1,869.18 = 630.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.96x = 1,869.18 × 630.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.96x = 1,178,674.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,674.51/1,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.48

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