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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.36, 1,726.02 and 753.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.36, 1,726.02 and 753.71 is: 1,039.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.36 : 1,726.02 = 753.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.36/1,726.02 = 753.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.36x = 1,726.02 × 753.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.36x = 1,300,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,909.90/1,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.60

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