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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.71, 1,875.20 and 833.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.71, 1,875.20 and 833.54 is: 1,250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.71 : 1,875.20 = 833.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.71/1,875.20 = 833.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.71x = 1,875.20 × 833.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.71x = 1,563,040.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,040.66/1,249.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.72

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