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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.08, 1,725.37 and 808.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.08, 1,725.37 and 808.52 is: 1,115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.08 : 1,725.37 = 808.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.08/1,725.37 = 808.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.08x = 1,725.37 × 808.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.08x = 1,394,996.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,996.15/1,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.03

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