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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.48, 1,725.68 and 753.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.48, 1,725.68 and 753.14 is: 1,039.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.48 : 1,725.68 = 753.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.48/1,725.68 = 753.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.48x = 1,725.68 × 753.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.48x = 1,299,679.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,679.18/1,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.34

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