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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.08, 1,878.93 and 705.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.08, 1,878.93 and 705.33 is: 1,058.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.08 : 1,878.93 = 705.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.08/1,878.93 = 705.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.08x = 1,878.93 × 705.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.08x = 1,325,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,265.70/1,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.45

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