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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.13, 1,712.67 and 1,203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.13, 1,712.67 and 1,203.40 is: 1,648.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.13 : 1,712.67 = 1,203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.13/1,712.67 = 1,203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.13x = 1,712.67 × 1,203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.13x = 2,061,021.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,021.06/1,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.65

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