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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.64, 1,726.88 and 754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.64, 1,726.88 and 754.44 is: 1,040.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.64 : 1,726.88 = 754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.64/1,726.88 = 754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.64x = 1,726.88 × 754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.64x = 1,302,827.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,827.35/1,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.90

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