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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.51, 2,072.59 and 1,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.51, 2,072.59 and 1,265.90 is: 1,900.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.51 : 2,072.59 = 1,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.51/2,072.59 = 1,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.51x = 2,072.59 × 1,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.51x = 2,623,678.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,678.15/1,380.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.51

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