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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.50, 2,001.06 and 1,252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.50, 2,001.06 and 1,252.50 is: 1,879.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.50 : 2,001.06 = 1,252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.50/2,001.06 = 1,252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.50x = 2,001.06 × 1,252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.50x = 2,506,327.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,327.65/1,333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.51

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