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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.32, 1,879.25 and 1,250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.32, 1,879.25 and 1,250.33 is: 1,723.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.32 : 1,879.25 = 1,250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.32/1,879.25 = 1,250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.32x = 1,879.25 × 1,250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.32x = 2,349,667.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,667.00/1,363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.49

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