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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.58, 1,738.20 and 1,225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.58, 1,738.20 and 1,225.82 is: 1,705.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.58 : 1,738.20 = 1,225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.58/1,738.20 = 1,225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.58x = 1,738.20 × 1,225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.58x = 2,130,720.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,720.32/1,249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.15

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