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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.96, 1,722.24 and 856.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.96, 1,722.24 and 856.56 is: 1,181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.96 : 1,722.24 = 856.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.96/1,722.24 = 856.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.96x = 1,722.24 × 856.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.96x = 1,475,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,201.89/1,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.14

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