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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.03, 1,722.24 and 805.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.03, 1,722.24 and 805.95 is: 1,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.03 : 1,722.24 = 805.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.03/1,722.24 = 805.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.03x = 1,722.24 × 805.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.03x = 1,388,039.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,039.33/1,248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.18

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