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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.82, 2,286.36 and 1,249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.82, 2,286.36 and 1,249.02 is: 1,877.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.82 : 2,286.36 = 1,249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.82/2,286.36 = 1,249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.82x = 2,286.36 × 1,249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.82x = 2,855,709.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,709.37/1,520.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.74

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