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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.08, 1,726.79 and 1,060.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.08, 1,726.79 and 1,060.97 is: 1,467.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.08 : 1,726.79 = 1,060.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.08/1,726.79 = 1,060.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.08x = 1,726.79 × 1,060.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.08x = 1,832,058.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,058.45/1,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.91

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