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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.97, 2,108.31 and 1,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.97, 2,108.31 and 1,251.24 is: 1,873.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.97 : 2,108.31 = 1,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.97/2,108.31 = 1,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.97x = 2,108.31 × 1,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.97x = 2,638,001.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,001.80/1,407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.62

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