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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.46, 1,723.17 and 751.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.46, 1,723.17 and 751.00 is: 1,036.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.46 : 1,723.17 = 751.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.46/1,723.17 = 751.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.46x = 1,723.17 × 751.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.46x = 1,294,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,098.18/1,248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.56

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