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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.25, 2,416.76 and 1,131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.25, 2,416.76 and 1,131.33 is: 1,561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.25 : 2,416.76 = 1,131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.25/2,416.76 = 1,131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.25x = 2,416.76 × 1,131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.25x = 2,734,147.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,147.43/1,751.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.25

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