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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.62, 1,725.27 and 808.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.62, 1,725.27 and 808.66 is: 1,115.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.62 : 1,725.27 = 808.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.62/1,725.27 = 808.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.62x = 1,725.27 × 808.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.62x = 1,395,156.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,156.84/1,250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.57

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