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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249, 1,724.42 and 1,117.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249, 1,724.42 and 1,117.78 is: 1,543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249 : 1,724.42 = 1,117.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249/1,724.42 = 1,117.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249x = 1,724.42 × 1,117.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249x = 1,927,522.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,522.19/1,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.25

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