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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.00, 1,725.63 and 778.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.00, 1,725.63 and 778.05 is: 1,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.00 : 1,725.63 = 778.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.00/1,725.63 = 778.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.00x = 1,725.63 × 778.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.00x = 1,342,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,623.50/1,250.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.10

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