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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.60, 1,989.03 and 1,250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.60, 1,989.03 and 1,250.52 is: 1,866.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.60 : 1,989.03 = 1,250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.60/1,989.03 = 1,250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.60x = 1,989.03 × 1,250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.60x = 2,487,321.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,321.80/1,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.52

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