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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.44, 1,711.71 and 1,202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.44, 1,711.71 and 1,202.70 is: 1,647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.44 : 1,711.71 = 1,202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.44/1,711.71 = 1,202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.44x = 1,711.71 × 1,202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.44x = 2,058,673.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,673.62/1,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.68

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