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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.16, 1,724.34 and 808.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.16, 1,724.34 and 808.56 is: 1,115.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.16 : 1,724.34 = 808.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.16/1,724.34 = 808.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.16x = 1,724.34 × 808.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.16x = 1,394,232.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,232.35/1,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.24

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