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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.06, 1,725.93 and 808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.06, 1,725.93 and 808.80 is: 1,115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.06 : 1,725.93 = 808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.06/1,725.93 = 808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.06x = 1,725.93 × 808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.06x = 1,395,932.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,932.18/1,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.80

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