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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.69, 2,497.62 and 1,250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.69, 2,497.62 and 1,250.52 is: 1,725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.69 : 2,497.62 = 1,250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.69/2,497.62 = 1,250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.69x = 2,497.62 × 1,250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.69x = 3,123,323.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,323.76/1,809.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.89

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