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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.62, 1,723.86 and 1,083.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.62, 1,723.86 and 1,083.58 is: 1,494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.62 : 1,723.86 = 1,083.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.62/1,723.86 = 1,083.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.62x = 1,723.86 × 1,083.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.62x = 1,867,940.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,940.22/1,249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.81

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