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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.52, 2,159.90 and 1,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.52, 2,159.90 and 1,267.52 is: 1,900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.52 : 2,159.90 = 1,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.52/2,159.90 = 1,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.52x = 2,159.90 × 1,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.52x = 2,737,704.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,704.06/1,440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.50

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