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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.16, 1,725.72 and 1,064.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.16, 1,725.72 and 1,064.58 is: 1,470.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.16 : 1,725.72 = 1,064.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.16/1,725.72 = 1,064.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.16x = 1,725.72 × 1,064.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.16x = 1,837,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,167.00/1,249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.72

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