Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.60, 1,749 and 1,251.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,251.60, 1,749 and 1,251.60 is: 1,749
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,251.60 : 1,749 = 1,251.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,251.60/1,749 = 1,251.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,251.60x = 1,749 × 1,251.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,251.60x = 2,189,048.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,189,048.40/1,251.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,749
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