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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.10, 1,721.88 and 750.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.10, 1,721.88 and 750.58 is: 1,035.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.10 : 1,721.88 = 750.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.10/1,721.88 = 750.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.10x = 1,721.88 × 750.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.10x = 1,292,408.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,408.69/1,248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.50

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