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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.10, 1,936.42 and 1,251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.10, 1,936.42 and 1,251.54 is: 1,868.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.10 : 1,936.42 = 1,251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.10/1,936.42 = 1,251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.10x = 1,936.42 × 1,251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.10x = 2,423,503.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,503.96/1,297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.40

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