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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.35, 1,874.49 and 757.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.35, 1,874.49 and 757.47 is: 1,134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.35 : 1,874.49 = 757.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.35/1,874.49 = 757.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.35x = 1,874.49 × 757.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.35x = 1,419,869.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,869.94/1,251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.68

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