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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.04, 1,726.98 and 879.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.04, 1,726.98 and 879.04 is: 1,212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.04 : 1,726.98 = 879.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.04/1,726.98 = 879.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.04x = 1,726.98 × 879.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.04x = 1,518,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,084.50/1,252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.49

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