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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.11, 1,722.09 and 955.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.11, 1,722.09 and 955.27 is: 1,315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.11 : 1,722.09 = 955.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.11/1,722.09 = 955.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.11x = 1,722.09 × 955.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.11x = 1,645,060.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,060.91/1,250.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.93

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