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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.52, 1,721.16 and 805.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.52, 1,721.16 and 805.98 is: 1,111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.52 : 1,721.16 = 805.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.52/1,721.16 = 805.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.52x = 1,721.16 × 805.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.52x = 1,387,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,220.54/1,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.98

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