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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.89, 2,496.64 and 1,250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.89, 2,496.64 and 1,250.65 is: 1,725.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.89 : 2,496.64 = 1,250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.89/2,496.64 = 1,250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.89x = 2,496.64 × 1,250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.89x = 3,122,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,422.82/1,809.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.20

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