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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250, 1,725.48 and 837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250, 1,725.48 and 837.20 is: 1,155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250 : 1,725.48 = 837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250/1,725.48 = 837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250x = 1,725.48 × 837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250x = 1,444,571.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,571.86/1,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.66

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