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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.52, 1,873.29 and 1,148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.52, 1,873.29 and 1,148.46 is: 1,720.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.52 : 1,873.29 = 1,148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.52/1,873.29 = 1,148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.52x = 1,873.29 × 1,148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.52x = 2,151,398.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,398.63/1,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.40

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