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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.71, 1,725.50 and 1,082.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.71, 1,725.50 and 1,082.39 is: 1,495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.71 : 1,725.50 = 1,082.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.71/1,725.50 = 1,082.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.71x = 1,725.50 × 1,082.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.71x = 1,867,658.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,658.02/1,248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.68

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