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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.52, 1,722.37 and 800.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.52, 1,722.37 and 800.18 is: 1,103.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.52 : 1,722.37 = 800.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.52/1,722.37 = 800.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.52x = 1,722.37 × 800.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.52x = 1,378,206.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,206.03/1,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.87

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