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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,613.52, 2,421.72 and 1,250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,613.52, 2,421.72 and 1,250.64 is: 1,877.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,613.52 : 2,421.72 = 1,250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,613.52/2,421.72 = 1,250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,613.52x = 2,421.72 × 1,250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,613.52x = 3,028,699.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,699.90/1,613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.08

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