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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.53, 1,876.27 and 730.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.53, 1,876.27 and 730.25 is: 1,094.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.53 : 1,876.27 = 730.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.53/1,876.27 = 730.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.53x = 1,876.27 × 730.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.53x = 1,370,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,142.52/1,251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.77

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