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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.19, 1,787.43 and 1,248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.19, 1,787.43 and 1,248.72 is: 1,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.19 : 1,787.43 = 1,248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.19/1,787.43 = 1,248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.19x = 1,787.43 × 1,248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.19x = 2,231,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,999.59/1,295.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.30

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