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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.54, 1,993.37 and 1,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.54, 1,993.37 and 1,251 is: 1,879.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.54 : 1,993.37 = 1,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.54/1,993.37 = 1,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.54x = 1,993.37 × 1,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.54x = 2,493,699.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,699.62/1,326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.85

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