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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.16, 1,723.86 and 752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.16, 1,723.86 and 752.32 is: 1,038.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.16 : 1,723.86 = 752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.16/1,723.86 = 752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.16x = 1,723.86 × 752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.16x = 1,296,894.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,894.36/1,249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.21

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