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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.50, 1,914.87 and 1,084.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.50, 1,914.87 and 1,084.34 is: 1,627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.50 : 1,914.87 = 1,084.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.50/1,914.87 = 1,084.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.50x = 1,914.87 × 1,084.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.50x = 2,076,378.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,378.99/1,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.89

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