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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.13, 1,724.99 and 745.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.13, 1,724.99 and 745.83 is: 1,029.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.13 : 1,724.99 = 745.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.13/1,724.99 = 745.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.13x = 1,724.99 × 745.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.13x = 1,286,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,545.56/1,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.13

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