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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.12, 1,725.38 and 858.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.12, 1,725.38 and 858.04 is: 1,184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.12 : 1,725.38 = 858.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.12/1,725.38 = 858.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.12x = 1,725.38 × 858.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.12x = 1,480,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,445.06/1,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.24

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