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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.86, 1,722.37 and 1,133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.86, 1,722.37 and 1,133.66 is: 1,560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.86 : 1,722.37 = 1,133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.86/1,722.37 = 1,133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.86x = 1,722.37 × 1,133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.86x = 1,952,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,581.97/1,250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.99

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