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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.73, 1,725.40 and 985.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.73, 1,725.40 and 985.75 is: 1,358.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.73 : 1,725.40 = 985.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.73/1,725.40 = 985.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.73x = 1,725.40 × 985.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.73x = 1,700,816.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,816.44/1,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.77

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