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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.53, 1,725.11 and 808.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.53, 1,725.11 and 808.81 is: 1,115.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.53 : 1,725.11 = 808.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.53/1,725.11 = 808.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.53x = 1,725.11 × 808.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.53x = 1,395,286.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,286.22/1,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.76

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