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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.87, 1,724.37 and 876.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.87, 1,724.37 and 876.72 is: 1,208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.87 : 1,724.37 = 876.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.87/1,724.37 = 876.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.87x = 1,724.37 × 876.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.87x = 1,511,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,789.67/1,250.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.59

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