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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.53, 1,724.84 and 830.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.53, 1,724.84 and 830.67 is: 1,145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.53 : 1,724.84 = 830.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.53/1,724.84 = 830.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.53x = 1,724.84 × 830.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.53x = 1,432,774.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,774.92/1,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.74

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