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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248, 1,720.32 and 854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248, 1,720.32 and 854.40 is: 1,177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248 : 1,720.32 = 854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248/1,720.32 = 854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248x = 1,720.32 × 854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248x = 1,469,841.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,841.41/1,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.76

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