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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.90, 1,726.32 and 754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.90, 1,726.32 and 754.44 is: 1,040.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.90 : 1,726.32 = 754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.90/1,726.32 = 754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.90x = 1,726.32 × 754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.90x = 1,302,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,404.86/1,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.34

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