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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.90, 1,762.63 and 1,247.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.90, 1,762.63 and 1,247.31 is: 1,728.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.90 : 1,762.63 = 1,247.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.90/1,762.63 = 1,247.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.90x = 1,762.63 × 1,247.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.90x = 2,198,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,542.91/1,271.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.55

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