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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.86, 1,723.62 and 751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.86, 1,723.62 and 751.52 is: 1,037.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.86 : 1,723.62 = 751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.86/1,723.62 = 751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.86x = 1,723.62 × 751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.86x = 1,295,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,334.90/1,248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.21

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