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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.36, 2,189.52 and 1,256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.36, 2,189.52 and 1,256.88 is: 1,883.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.36 : 2,189.52 = 1,256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.36/2,189.52 = 1,256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.36x = 2,189.52 × 1,256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.36x = 2,751,963.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,963.90/1,461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.15

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