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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.10, 1,724.49 and 851.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.10, 1,724.49 and 851.58 is: 1,174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.10 : 1,724.49 = 851.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.10/1,724.49 = 851.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.10x = 1,724.49 × 851.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.10x = 1,468,541.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,541.19/1,250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.74

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