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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.77, 1,725.83 and 784.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.77, 1,725.83 and 784.81 is: 1,082.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.77 : 1,725.83 = 784.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.77/1,725.83 = 784.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.77x = 1,725.83 × 784.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.77x = 1,354,444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,444.72/1,250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.89

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