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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350, 2,027.25 and 1,248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350, 2,027.25 and 1,248.98 is: 1,875.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350 : 2,027.25 = 1,248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350/2,027.25 = 1,248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350x = 2,027.25 × 1,248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350x = 2,531,984.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,984.57/1,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.54

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