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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.63, 1,723.63 and 807.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.63, 1,723.63 and 807.42 is: 1,113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.63 : 1,723.63 = 807.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.63/1,723.63 = 807.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.63x = 1,723.63 × 807.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.63x = 1,391,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,689.60/1,249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.68

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