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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.75, 1,874.88 and 1,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.75, 1,874.88 and 1,031.68 is: 1,545.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.75 : 1,874.88 = 1,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.75/1,874.88 = 1,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.75x = 1,874.88 × 1,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.75x = 1,934,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,277.62/1,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.26

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