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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.74, 1,872.89 and 768.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.74, 1,872.89 and 768.62 is: 1,150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.74 : 1,872.89 = 768.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.74/1,872.89 = 768.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.74x = 1,872.89 × 768.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.74x = 1,439,527.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,527.50/1,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.03

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