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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.80, 1,722.03 and 750.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.80, 1,722.03 and 750.46 is: 1,035.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.80 : 1,722.03 = 750.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.80/1,722.03 = 750.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.80x = 1,722.03 × 750.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.80x = 1,292,314.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,314.63/1,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.67

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