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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.30, 1,729.66 and 756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.30, 1,729.66 and 756.12 is: 1,043.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.30 : 1,729.66 = 756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.30/1,729.66 = 756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.30x = 1,729.66 × 756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.30x = 1,307,830.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,830.52/1,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.51

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