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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.76, 1,722 and 750.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.76, 1,722 and 750.48 is: 1,035.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.76 : 1,722 = 750.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.76/1,722 = 750.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.76x = 1,722 × 750.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.76x = 1,292,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,326.56/1,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.72

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