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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.26, 1,877.56 and 703.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.26, 1,877.56 and 703.48 is: 1,055.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.26 : 1,877.56 = 703.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.26/1,877.56 = 703.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.26x = 1,877.56 × 703.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.26x = 1,320,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,826.50/1,251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.60

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