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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.58, 1,875.34 and 763.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.58, 1,875.34 and 763.15 is: 1,143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.58 : 1,875.34 = 763.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.58/1,875.34 = 763.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.58x = 1,875.34 × 763.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.58x = 1,431,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,165.72/1,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.49

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