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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.69, 2,655.88 and 1,250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.69, 2,655.88 and 1,250.86 is: 1,873.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.69 : 2,655.88 = 1,250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.69/2,655.88 = 1,250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.69x = 2,655.88 × 1,250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.69x = 3,322,134.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,134.06/1,773.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.01

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