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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.13, 1,875.57 and 763.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.13, 1,875.57 and 763.14 is: 1,144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.13 : 1,875.57 = 763.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.13/1,875.57 = 763.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.13x = 1,875.57 × 763.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.13x = 1,431,322.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,322.49/1,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.02

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