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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.91, 1,727.41 and 803.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.91, 1,727.41 and 803.87 is: 1,109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.91 : 1,727.41 = 803.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.91/1,727.41 = 803.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.91x = 1,727.41 × 803.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.91x = 1,388,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,613.08/1,251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.20

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