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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.46, 1,724.51 and 807.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.46, 1,724.51 and 807.90 is: 1,114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.46 : 1,724.51 = 807.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.46/1,724.51 = 807.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.46x = 1,724.51 × 807.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.46x = 1,393,227.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,227.18/1,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.17

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