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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.34, 1,831.14 and 1,252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.34, 1,831.14 and 1,252.44 is: 1,730.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.34 : 1,831.14 = 1,252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.34/1,831.14 = 1,252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.34x = 1,831.14 × 1,252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.34x = 2,293,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,392.98/1,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.42

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