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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251, 1,871.76 and 731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251, 1,871.76 and 731.52 is: 1,094.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251 : 1,871.76 = 731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251/1,871.76 = 731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251x = 1,871.76 × 731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251x = 1,369,229.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,229.88/1,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.51

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