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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.07, 1,986.35 and 1,251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.07, 1,986.35 and 1,251.53 is: 1,725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.07 : 1,986.35 = 1,251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.07/1,986.35 = 1,251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.07x = 1,986.35 × 1,251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.07x = 2,485,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,976.62/1,441.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.09

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