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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.96, 1,720.36 and 873.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.96, 1,720.36 and 873.76 is: 1,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.96 : 1,720.36 = 873.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.96/1,720.36 = 873.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.96x = 1,720.36 × 873.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.96x = 1,503,181.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,181.75/1,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.51

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