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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.66, 1,725.42 and 830.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.66, 1,725.42 and 830.89 is: 1,147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.66 : 1,725.42 = 830.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.66/1,725.42 = 830.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.66x = 1,725.42 × 830.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.66x = 1,433,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,634.22/1,249.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.22

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