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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.60, 1,990.52 and 1,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.60, 1,990.52 and 1,251.52 is: 1,868.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.60 : 1,990.52 = 1,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.60/1,990.52 = 1,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.60x = 1,990.52 × 1,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.60x = 2,491,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,175.59/1,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.01

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