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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.48, 1,724.84 and 807.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.48, 1,724.84 and 807.59 is: 1,114.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.48 : 1,724.84 = 807.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.48/1,724.84 = 807.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.48x = 1,724.84 × 807.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.48x = 1,392,969.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,969.87/1,249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.84

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