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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.51, 1,875.08 and 703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.51, 1,875.08 and 703.76 is: 1,055.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.51 : 1,875.08 = 703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.51/1,875.08 = 703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.51x = 1,875.08 × 703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.51x = 1,319,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,598.68/1,250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.25

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