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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.33, 1,871.95 and 1,276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.33, 1,871.95 and 1,276.42 is: 1,769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.33 : 1,871.95 = 1,276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.33/1,871.95 = 1,276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.33x = 1,871.95 × 1,276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.33x = 2,389,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,385.06/1,350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.49

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