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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.93, 2,151.80 and 1,251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.93, 2,151.80 and 1,251.90 is: 1,879.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.93 : 2,151.80 = 1,251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.93/2,151.80 = 1,251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.93x = 2,151.80 × 1,251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.93x = 2,693,838.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,838.42/1,432.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.95

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