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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.68, 1,722.70 and 751.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.68, 1,722.70 and 751.16 is: 1,036.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.68 : 1,722.70 = 751.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.68/1,722.70 = 751.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.68x = 1,722.70 × 751.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.68x = 1,294,023.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,023.33/1,248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.31

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