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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.31, 1,722.74 and 751.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.31, 1,722.74 and 751.11 is: 1,036.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.31 : 1,722.74 = 751.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.31/1,722.74 = 751.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.31x = 1,722.74 × 751.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.31x = 1,293,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,957.03/1,248.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.57

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