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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249, 1,722.90 and 782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249, 1,722.90 and 782.44 is: 1,079.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249 : 1,722.90 = 782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249/1,722.90 = 782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249x = 1,722.90 × 782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249x = 1,348,065.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,065.88/1,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.32

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