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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.93, 1,723.68 and 725.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.93, 1,723.68 and 725.13 is: 1,000.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.93 : 1,723.68 = 725.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.93/1,723.68 = 725.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.93x = 1,723.68 × 725.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.93x = 1,249,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,892.08/1,248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.77

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