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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.74, 1,727.16 and 809.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.74, 1,727.16 and 809.40 is: 1,117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.74 : 1,727.16 = 809.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.74/1,727.16 = 809.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.74x = 1,727.16 × 809.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.74x = 1,397,963.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,963.30/1,250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.71

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