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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.10, 1,725.93 and 1,087.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.10, 1,725.93 and 1,087.32 is: 1,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.10 : 1,725.93 = 1,087.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.10/1,725.93 = 1,087.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.10x = 1,725.93 × 1,087.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.10x = 1,876,638.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,638.21/1,253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.60

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