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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.60, 1,723.38 and 828.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.60, 1,723.38 and 828.75 is: 1,143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.60 : 1,723.38 = 828.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.60/1,723.38 = 828.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.60x = 1,723.38 × 828.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.60x = 1,428,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,251.18/1,248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.88

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