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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.93, 1,722.29 and 750.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.93, 1,722.29 and 750.82 is: 1,036.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.93 : 1,722.29 = 750.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.93/1,722.29 = 750.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.93x = 1,722.29 × 750.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.93x = 1,293,129.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,129.78/1,247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.22

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