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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.60, 2,051.48 and 1,252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.60, 2,051.48 and 1,252.48 is: 1,867.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.60 : 2,051.48 = 1,252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.60/2,051.48 = 1,252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.60x = 2,051.48 × 1,252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.60x = 2,569,437.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,437.67/1,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.87

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