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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.95, 1,875.35 and 702.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.95, 1,875.35 and 702.98 is: 1,053.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.95 : 1,875.35 = 702.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.95/1,875.35 = 702.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.95x = 1,875.35 × 702.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.95x = 1,318,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,324.17/1,251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.02

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