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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.76, 1,727.46 and 773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.76, 1,727.46 and 773.32 is: 1,067.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.76 : 1,727.46 = 773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.76/1,727.46 = 773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.76x = 1,727.46 × 773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.76x = 1,335,879.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,879.37/1,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.20

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