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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.93, 1,726.43 and 753.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.93, 1,726.43 and 753.82 is: 1,040.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.93 : 1,726.43 = 753.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.93/1,726.43 = 753.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.93x = 1,726.43 × 753.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.93x = 1,301,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,417.46/1,250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.36

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