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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.84, 2,106.14 and 1,250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.84, 2,106.14 and 1,250.84 is: 1,876.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.84 : 2,106.14 = 1,250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.84/2,106.14 = 1,250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.84x = 2,106.14 × 1,250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.84x = 2,634,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,443.17/1,403.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.59

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