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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.28, 1,723.20 and 856.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.28, 1,723.20 and 856.52 is: 1,181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.28 : 1,723.20 = 856.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.28/1,723.20 = 856.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.28x = 1,723.20 × 856.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.28x = 1,475,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,955.26/1,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.44

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