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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.75, 1,875.40 and 1,067.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.75, 1,875.40 and 1,067.27 is: 1,599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.75 : 1,875.40 = 1,067.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.75/1,875.40 = 1,067.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.75x = 1,875.40 × 1,067.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.75x = 2,001,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,560.18/1,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.01

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