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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.09, 1,724.33 and 752.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.09, 1,724.33 and 752.89 is: 1,038.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.09 : 1,724.33 = 752.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.09/1,724.33 = 752.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.09x = 1,724.33 × 752.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.09x = 1,298,218.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,218.43/1,250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.50

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