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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.83, 1,726.86 and 753.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.83, 1,726.86 and 753.67 is: 1,040.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.83 : 1,726.86 = 753.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.83/1,726.86 = 753.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.83x = 1,726.86 × 753.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.83x = 1,301,482.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,482.58/1,250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.50

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