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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.79, 1,724.05 and 829.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.79, 1,724.05 and 829.71 is: 1,145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.79 : 1,724.05 = 829.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.79/1,724.05 = 829.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.79x = 1,724.05 × 829.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.79x = 1,430,461.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,461.53/1,248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.48

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