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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.50, 1,728.86 and 786.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.50, 1,728.86 and 786.75 is: 1,085.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.50 : 1,728.86 = 786.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.50/1,728.86 = 786.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.50x = 1,728.86 × 786.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.50x = 1,360,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,176.67/1,252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.97

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