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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.48, 2,150.10 and 1,250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.48, 2,150.10 and 1,250.76 is: 1,878.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.48 : 2,150.10 = 1,250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.48/2,150.10 = 1,250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.48x = 2,150.10 × 1,250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.48x = 2,689,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,259.08/1,431.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.66

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