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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.20, 1,722.93 and 913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.20, 1,722.93 and 913.40 is: 1,260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.20 : 1,722.93 = 913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.20/1,722.93 = 913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.20x = 1,722.93 × 913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.20x = 1,573,724.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,724.26/1,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.79

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