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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.02, 1,876.05 and 812.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.02, 1,876.05 and 812.49 is: 1,217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.02 : 1,876.05 = 812.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.02/1,876.05 = 812.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.02x = 1,876.05 × 812.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.02x = 1,524,271.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,271.86/1,252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.45

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