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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.32, 1,996.74 and 1,250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.32, 1,996.74 and 1,250.94 is: 1,877.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.32 : 1,996.74 = 1,250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.32/1,996.74 = 1,250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.32x = 1,996.74 × 1,250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.32x = 2,497,801.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,801.94/1,330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.59

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