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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.86, 1,724.01 and 930.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.86, 1,724.01 and 930.62 is: 1,284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.86 : 1,724.01 = 930.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.86/1,724.01 = 930.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.86x = 1,724.01 × 930.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.86x = 1,604,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,398.19/1,248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.69

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