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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.88, 2,014.88 and 1,275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.88, 2,014.88 and 1,275.14 is: 1,901.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.88 : 2,014.88 = 1,275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.88/2,014.88 = 1,275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.88x = 2,014.88 × 1,275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.88x = 2,569,252.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,252.74/1,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.91

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