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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.81, 1,722.46 and 875.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.81, 1,722.46 and 875.87 is: 1,208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.81 : 1,722.46 = 875.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.81/1,722.46 = 875.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.81x = 1,722.46 × 875.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.81x = 1,508,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,644.54/1,248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.07

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