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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.58, 1,725.13 and 1,111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.58, 1,725.13 and 1,111.16 is: 1,534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.58 : 1,725.13 = 1,111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.58/1,725.13 = 1,111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.58x = 1,725.13 × 1,111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.58x = 1,916,901.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,901.15/1,249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.03

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