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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.52, 1,722.66 and 782.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.52, 1,722.66 and 782.56 is: 1,079.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.52 : 1,722.66 = 782.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.52/1,722.66 = 782.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.52x = 1,722.66 × 782.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.52x = 1,348,084.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,084.81/1,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.75

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