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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.56, 1,722.63 and 751.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.56, 1,722.63 and 751.02 is: 1,036.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.56 : 1,722.63 = 751.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.56/1,722.63 = 751.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.56x = 1,722.63 × 751.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.56x = 1,293,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,729.58/1,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.18

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