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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.62, 1,723.89 and 807.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.62, 1,723.89 and 807.66 is: 1,114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.62 : 1,723.89 = 807.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.62/1,723.89 = 807.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.62x = 1,723.89 × 807.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.62x = 1,392,320.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,320.03/1,249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.20

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