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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.12, 1,866.50 and 1,337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.12, 1,866.50 and 1,337.82 is: 1,849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.12 : 1,866.50 = 1,337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.12/1,866.50 = 1,337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.12x = 1,866.50 × 1,337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.12x = 2,497,041.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,041.03/1,350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.50

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