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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.81, 1,721.25 and 750.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.81, 1,721.25 and 750.11 is: 1,034.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.81 : 1,721.25 = 750.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.81/1,721.25 = 750.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.81x = 1,721.25 × 750.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.81x = 1,291,127.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,127.91/1,247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.72

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