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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.02, 1,721.68 and 799.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.02, 1,721.68 and 799.68 is: 1,103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.02 : 1,721.68 = 799.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.02/1,721.68 = 799.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.02x = 1,721.68 × 799.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.02x = 1,376,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,793.06/1,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.18

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