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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.16, 1,721.64 and 806.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.16, 1,721.64 and 806.64 is: 1,112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.16 : 1,721.64 = 806.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.16/1,721.64 = 806.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.16x = 1,721.64 × 806.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.16x = 1,388,743.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,743.69/1,248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.63

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