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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.13, 1,725.14 and 752.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.13, 1,725.14 and 752.67 is: 1,038.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.13 : 1,725.14 = 752.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.13/1,725.14 = 752.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.13x = 1,725.14 × 752.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.13x = 1,298,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,452.86/1,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.65

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