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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.50, 2,014.95 and 1,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.50, 2,014.95 and 1,268.88 is: 1,891.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.50 : 2,014.95 = 1,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.50/2,014.95 = 1,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.50x = 2,014.95 × 1,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.50x = 2,556,729.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,729.76/1,351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.77

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