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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.08, 1,723.76 and 852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.08, 1,723.76 and 852 is: 1,174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.08 : 1,723.76 = 852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.08/1,723.76 = 852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.08x = 1,723.76 × 852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.08x = 1,468,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,643.52/1,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.84

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