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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.27, 1,992.50 and 1,251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.27, 1,992.50 and 1,251.46 is: 1,880.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.27 : 1,992.50 = 1,251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.27/1,992.50 = 1,251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.27x = 1,992.50 × 1,251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.27x = 2,493,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,534.05/1,326.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.11

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