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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.88, 1,985.60 and 1,252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.88, 1,985.60 and 1,252.74 is: 1,725.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.88 : 1,985.60 = 1,252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.88/1,985.60 = 1,252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.88x = 1,985.60 × 1,252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.88x = 2,487,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,430.62/1,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.13

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