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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.04, 2,148.98 and 1,250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.04, 2,148.98 and 1,250.01 is: 1,877.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.04 : 2,148.98 = 1,250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.04/2,148.98 = 1,250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.04x = 2,148.98 × 1,250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.04x = 2,686,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,246.49/1,431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.13

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