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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.83, 1,872.65 and 1,276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.83, 1,872.65 and 1,276.92 is: 1,770.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.83 : 1,872.65 = 1,276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.83/1,872.65 = 1,276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.83x = 1,872.65 × 1,276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.83x = 2,391,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,208.49/1,350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.18

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