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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.48, 1,721.79 and 899.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.48, 1,721.79 and 899.10 is: 1,239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.48 : 1,721.79 = 899.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.48/1,721.79 = 899.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.48x = 1,721.79 × 899.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.48x = 1,548,061.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,061.39/1,248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.96

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