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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.67, 1,874.67 and 1,069.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.67, 1,874.67 and 1,069.42 is: 1,601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.67 : 1,874.67 = 1,069.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.67/1,874.67 = 1,069.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.67x = 1,874.67 × 1,069.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.67x = 2,004,809.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,809.59/1,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.71

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