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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.68, 1,781.91 and 1,251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.68, 1,781.91 and 1,251.36 is: 1,714.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.68 : 1,781.91 = 1,251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.68/1,781.91 = 1,251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.68x = 1,781.91 × 1,251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.68x = 2,229,810.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,810.90/1,300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.34

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