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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.69, 1,757.12 and 1,050.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.69, 1,757.12 and 1,050.25 is: 1,451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.69 : 1,757.12 = 1,050.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.69/1,757.12 = 1,050.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.69x = 1,757.12 × 1,050.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.69x = 1,845,415.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,415.28/1,271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.15

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