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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.63, 1,710.80 and 1,233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.63, 1,710.80 and 1,233.27 is: 1,689.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.63 : 1,710.80 = 1,233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.63/1,710.80 = 1,233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.63x = 1,710.80 × 1,233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.63x = 2,109,872.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,872.15/1,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.75

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