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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.14, 1,724.43 and 876.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.14, 1,724.43 and 876.58 is: 1,209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.14 : 1,724.43 = 876.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.14/1,724.43 = 876.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.14x = 1,724.43 × 876.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.14x = 1,511,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,600.85/1,250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.15

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