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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.55, 2,101.75 and 1,248.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.55, 2,101.75 and 1,248.77 is: 1,871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.55 : 2,101.75 = 1,248.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.55/2,101.75 = 1,248.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.55x = 2,101.75 × 1,248.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.55x = 2,624,602.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,602.35/1,402.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.31

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