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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.22, 1,947.88 and 1,250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.22, 1,947.88 and 1,250.09 is: 1,877.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.22 : 1,947.88 = 1,250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.22/1,947.88 = 1,250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.22x = 1,947.88 × 1,250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.22x = 2,435,025.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,025.31/1,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.11

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