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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.14, 1,725.46 and 830.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.14, 1,725.46 and 830.52 is: 1,146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.14 : 1,725.46 = 830.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.14/1,725.46 = 830.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.14x = 1,725.46 × 830.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.14x = 1,433,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,029.04/1,250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.29

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