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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.06, 1,726.26 and 753.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.06, 1,726.26 and 753.54 is: 1,039.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.06 : 1,726.26 = 753.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.06/1,726.26 = 753.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.06x = 1,726.26 × 753.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.06x = 1,300,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,805.96/1,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.76

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