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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.64, 1,723.38 and 829.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.64, 1,723.38 and 829.02 is: 1,144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.64 : 1,723.38 = 829.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.64/1,723.38 = 829.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.64x = 1,723.38 × 829.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.64x = 1,428,716.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,716.49/1,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.22

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