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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.04, 1,720.56 and 1,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.04, 1,720.56 and 1,095.52 is: 1,506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.04 : 1,720.56 = 1,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.04/1,720.56 = 1,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.04x = 1,720.56 × 1,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.04x = 1,884,907.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,907.89/1,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.67

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