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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.93, 1,723.67 and 751.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.93, 1,723.67 and 751.82 is: 1,037.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.93 : 1,723.67 = 751.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.93/1,723.67 = 751.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.93x = 1,723.67 × 751.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.93x = 1,295,889.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,889.58/1,248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.60

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