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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.29, 1,874.70 and 755.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.29, 1,874.70 and 755.28 is: 1,133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.29 : 1,874.70 = 755.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.29/1,874.70 = 755.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.29x = 1,874.70 × 755.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.29x = 1,415,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,923.42/1,249.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.38

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