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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.11, 1,722.15 and 750.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.11, 1,722.15 and 750.75 is: 1,035.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.11 : 1,722.15 = 750.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.11/1,722.15 = 750.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.11x = 1,722.15 × 750.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.11x = 1,292,904.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,904.11/1,248.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.89

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