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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.14, 1,720.71 and 854.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.14, 1,720.71 and 854.48 is: 1,178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.14 : 1,720.71 = 854.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.14/1,720.71 = 854.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.14x = 1,720.71 × 854.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.14x = 1,470,316.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,316.58/1,248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.00

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