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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.42, 1,901.19 and 1,266.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.42, 1,901.19 and 1,266.43 is: 1,750.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.42 : 1,901.19 = 1,266.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.42/1,901.19 = 1,266.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.42x = 1,901.19 × 1,266.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.42x = 2,407,724.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,724.05/1,375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.54

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