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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.28, 1,857.48 and 751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.28, 1,857.48 and 751.28 is: 1,127.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.28 : 1,857.48 = 751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.28/1,857.48 = 751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.28x = 1,857.48 × 751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.28x = 1,395,487.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,487.57/1,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.87

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