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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.42, 2,085.93 and 1,249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.42, 2,085.93 and 1,249.98 is: 1,723.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.42 : 2,085.93 = 1,249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.42/2,085.93 = 1,249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.42x = 2,085.93 × 1,249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.42x = 2,607,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,370.78/1,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.97

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