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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.08, 1,729.20 and 755.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.08, 1,729.20 and 755.92 is: 1,043.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.08 : 1,729.20 = 755.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.08/1,729.20 = 755.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.08x = 1,729.20 × 755.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.08x = 1,307,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,136.86/1,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.14

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