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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.08, 1,881.03 and 1,251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.08, 1,881.03 and 1,251.50 is: 1,727.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.08 : 1,881.03 = 1,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.08/1,881.03 = 1,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.08x = 1,881.03 × 1,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.08x = 2,354,102.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,102.79/1,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.05

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