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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.63, 2,153.24 and 1,250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.63, 2,153.24 and 1,250.13 is: 1,872.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.63 : 2,153.24 = 1,250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.63/2,153.24 = 1,250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.63x = 2,153.24 × 1,250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.63x = 2,691,823.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,823.67/1,437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.40

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