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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.92, 1,728.99 and 1,114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.92, 1,728.99 and 1,114.49 is: 1,539.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.92 : 1,728.99 = 1,114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.92/1,728.99 = 1,114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.92x = 1,728.99 × 1,114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.92x = 1,926,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,946.39/1,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.19

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