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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.73, 1,874.57 and 757.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.73, 1,874.57 and 757.33 is: 1,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.73 : 1,874.57 = 757.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.73/1,874.57 = 757.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.73x = 1,874.57 × 757.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.73x = 1,419,659.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,659.63/1,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.25

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