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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.46, 2,291.81 and 1,250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.46, 2,291.81 and 1,250.04 is: 1,876.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.46 : 2,291.81 = 1,250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.46/2,291.81 = 1,250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.46x = 2,291.81 × 1,250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.46x = 2,864,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,847.92/1,526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.79

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