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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.16, 1,724.24 and 808.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.16, 1,724.24 and 808.16 is: 1,114.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.16 : 1,724.24 = 808.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.16/1,724.24 = 808.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.16x = 1,724.24 × 808.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.16x = 1,393,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,461.80/1,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.63

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