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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.46, 1,722.54 and 806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.46, 1,722.54 and 806.20 is: 1,112.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.46 : 1,722.54 = 806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.46/1,722.54 = 806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.46x = 1,722.54 × 806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.46x = 1,388,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,711.75/1,248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.34

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