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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251, 1,726.38 and 883.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251, 1,726.38 and 883.64 is: 1,219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251 : 1,726.38 = 883.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251/1,726.38 = 883.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251x = 1,726.38 × 883.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251x = 1,525,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,498.42/1,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.42

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