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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.84, 1,723.88 and 830.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.84, 1,723.88 and 830.45 is: 1,144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.84 : 1,723.88 = 830.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.84/1,723.88 = 830.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.84x = 1,723.88 × 830.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.84x = 1,431,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,591.99/1,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.50

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