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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.52, 1,725.48 and 857.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.52, 1,725.48 and 857.40 is: 1,183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.52 : 1,725.48 = 857.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.52/1,725.48 = 857.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.52x = 1,725.48 × 857.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.52x = 1,479,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,426.55/1,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.05

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