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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.71, 1,726.52 and 809.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.71, 1,726.52 and 809.33 is: 1,117.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.71 : 1,726.52 = 809.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.71/1,726.52 = 809.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.71x = 1,726.52 × 809.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.71x = 1,397,311.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,311.75/1,250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.22

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