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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.94, 1,726.56 and 858.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.94, 1,726.56 and 858.48 is: 1,184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.94 : 1,726.56 = 858.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.94/1,726.56 = 858.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.94x = 1,726.56 × 858.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.94x = 1,482,217.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,217.23/1,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.88

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