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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.36, 1,875.68 and 1,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.36, 1,875.68 and 1,084.52 is: 1,626.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.36 : 1,875.68 = 1,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.36/1,875.68 = 1,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.36x = 1,875.68 × 1,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.36x = 2,034,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,212.47/1,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.90

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