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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.14, 1,725.61 and 753.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.14, 1,725.61 and 753.26 is: 1,038.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.14 : 1,725.61 = 753.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.14/1,725.61 = 753.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.14x = 1,725.61 × 753.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.14x = 1,299,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,822.48/1,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.91

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