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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.78, 1,727.79 and 956.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.78, 1,727.79 and 956.94 is: 1,320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.78 : 1,727.79 = 956.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.78/1,727.79 = 956.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.78x = 1,727.79 × 956.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.78x = 1,653,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,391.36/1,251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.83

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