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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.48, 1,725.23 and 752.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.48, 1,725.23 and 752.74 is: 1,038.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.48 : 1,725.23 = 752.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.48/1,725.23 = 752.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.48x = 1,725.23 × 752.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.48x = 1,298,637.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,637.24/1,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.51

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