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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.96, 1,726.92 and 786.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.96, 1,726.92 and 786.48 is: 1,084.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.96 : 1,726.92 = 786.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.96/1,726.92 = 786.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.96x = 1,726.92 × 786.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.96x = 1,358,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,188.04/1,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.85

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