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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.17, 1,725.32 and 719.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.17, 1,725.32 and 719.23 is: 992.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.17 : 1,725.32 = 719.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.17/1,725.32 = 719.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.17x = 1,725.32 × 719.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.17x = 1,240,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,901.90/1,250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.59

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