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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.36, 2,214.18 and 1,250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.36, 2,214.18 and 1,250.26 is: 1,726.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.36 : 2,214.18 = 1,250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.36/2,214.18 = 1,250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.36x = 2,214.18 × 1,250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.36x = 2,768,300.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,300.69/1,603.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.56

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