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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.11, 1,720.79 and 1,023.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.11, 1,720.79 and 1,023.22 is: 1,410.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.11 : 1,720.79 = 1,023.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.11/1,720.79 = 1,023.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.11x = 1,720.79 × 1,023.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.11x = 1,760,737.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,737.94/1,248.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.72

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