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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.21, 1,723.68 and 806.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.21, 1,723.68 and 806.86 is: 1,114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.21 : 1,723.68 = 806.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.21/1,723.68 = 806.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.21x = 1,723.68 × 806.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.21x = 1,390,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,770.60/1,248.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.21

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