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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.83, 1,875.72 and 763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.83, 1,875.72 and 763.40 is: 1,143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.83 : 1,875.72 = 763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.83/1,875.72 = 763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.83x = 1,875.72 × 763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.83x = 1,431,924.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,924.65/1,251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.87

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