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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.76, 1,875.81 and 704.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.76, 1,875.81 and 704.10 is: 1,055.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.76 : 1,875.81 = 704.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.76/1,875.81 = 704.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.76x = 1,875.81 × 704.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.76x = 1,320,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,751.08/1,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.12

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