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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.39, 1,856.88 and 751.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.39, 1,856.88 and 751.32 is: 1,125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.39 : 1,856.88 = 751.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.39/1,856.88 = 751.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.39x = 1,856.88 × 751.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.39x = 1,395,111.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,111.08/1,239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.64

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