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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.84, 1,722.60 and 751.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.84, 1,722.60 and 751.64 is: 1,036.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.84 : 1,722.60 = 751.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.84/1,722.60 = 751.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.84x = 1,722.60 × 751.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.84x = 1,294,766.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,766.45/1,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.78

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