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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248, 1,722.36 and 782.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248, 1,722.36 and 782.16 is: 1,079.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248 : 1,722.36 = 782.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248/1,722.36 = 782.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248x = 1,722.36 × 782.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248x = 1,347,161.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,161.10/1,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.46

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