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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.49, 1,878.51 and 732.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.49, 1,878.51 and 732.74 is: 1,098.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.49 : 1,878.51 = 732.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.49/1,878.51 = 732.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.49x = 1,878.51 × 732.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.49x = 1,376,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,450.02/1,252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.98

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