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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.65, 1,723.91 and 807.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.65, 1,723.91 and 807.93 is: 1,114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.65 : 1,723.91 = 807.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.65/1,723.91 = 807.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.65x = 1,723.91 × 807.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.65x = 1,392,794.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,794.57/1,249.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.55

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