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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.09, 1,723.82 and 872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.09, 1,723.82 and 872.40 is: 1,203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.09 : 1,723.82 = 872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.09/1,723.82 = 872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.09x = 1,723.82 × 872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.09x = 1,503,856.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,856.21/1,250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.00

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