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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.51, 1,751.81 and 745.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.51, 1,751.81 and 745.71 is: 1,029.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.51 : 1,751.81 = 745.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.51/1,751.81 = 745.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.51x = 1,751.81 × 745.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.51x = 1,306,338.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,338.51/1,269.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.01

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