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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251, 1,725.65 and 753.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251, 1,725.65 and 753.32 is: 1,039.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251 : 1,725.65 = 753.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251/1,725.65 = 753.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251x = 1,725.65 × 753.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251x = 1,299,954.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,954.26/1,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.13

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