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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.84, 1,725.12 and 901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.84, 1,725.12 and 901.92 is: 1,242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.84 : 1,725.12 = 901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.84/1,725.12 = 901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.84x = 1,725.12 × 901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.84x = 1,555,920.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,920.23/1,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.91

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