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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.68, 1,957.68 and 1,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.68, 1,957.68 and 1,247.52 is: 1,873.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.68 : 1,957.68 = 1,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.68/1,957.68 = 1,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.68x = 1,957.68 × 1,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.68x = 2,442,244.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,244.95/1,303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.35

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