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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.58, 1,723.73 and 939.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.58, 1,723.73 and 939.54 is: 1,295.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.58 : 1,723.73 = 939.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.58/1,723.73 = 939.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.58x = 1,723.73 × 939.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.58x = 1,619,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,513.28/1,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.01

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