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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.90, 1,853.24 and 1,267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.90, 1,853.24 and 1,267.08 is: 1,738.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.90 : 1,853.24 = 1,267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.90/1,853.24 = 1,267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.90x = 1,853.24 × 1,267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.90x = 2,348,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,197.00/1,350.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.25

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