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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.13, 1,725.29 and 753.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.13, 1,725.29 and 753.67 is: 1,039.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.13 : 1,725.29 = 753.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.13/1,725.29 = 753.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.13x = 1,725.29 × 753.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.13x = 1,300,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,295.55/1,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.30

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