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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.44, 1,872.03 and 714.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.44, 1,872.03 and 714.09 is: 1,070.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.44 : 1,872.03 = 714.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.44/1,872.03 = 714.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.44x = 1,872.03 × 714.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.44x = 1,336,797.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,797.90/1,248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.77

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