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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.71, 1,722.62 and 806.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.71, 1,722.62 and 806.45 is: 1,112.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.71 : 1,722.62 = 806.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.71/1,722.62 = 806.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.71x = 1,722.62 × 806.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.71x = 1,389,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,194.25/1,248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.51

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