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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.02, 1,880.10 and 1,151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.02, 1,880.10 and 1,151.75 is: 1,725.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.02 : 1,880.10 = 1,151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.02/1,880.10 = 1,151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.02x = 1,880.10 × 1,151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.02x = 2,165,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,405.18/1,255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.39

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