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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.54, 1,724.91 and 752.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.54, 1,724.91 and 752.66 is: 1,038.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.54 : 1,724.91 = 752.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.54/1,724.91 = 752.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.54x = 1,724.91 × 752.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.54x = 1,298,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,270.76/1,250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.17

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