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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.52, 1,725.30 and 808.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.52, 1,725.30 and 808.98 is: 1,116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.52 : 1,725.30 = 808.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.52/1,725.30 = 808.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.52x = 1,725.30 × 808.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.52x = 1,395,733.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,733.19/1,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.12

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