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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.56, 2,008.50 and 1,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.56, 2,008.50 and 1,251.16 is: 1,878.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.56 : 2,008.50 = 1,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.56/2,008.50 = 1,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.56x = 2,008.50 × 1,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.56x = 2,512,954.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,954.86/1,337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.76

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