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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.87, 1,723.89 and 1,108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.87, 1,723.89 and 1,108.24 is: 1,528.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.87 : 1,723.89 = 1,108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.87/1,723.89 = 1,108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.87x = 1,723.89 × 1,108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.87x = 1,910,481.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,481.85/1,249.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.55

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