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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.12, 1,729.38 and 956.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.12, 1,729.38 and 956.74 is: 1,321.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.12 : 1,729.38 = 956.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.12/1,729.38 = 956.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.12x = 1,729.38 × 956.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.12x = 1,654,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,567.02/1,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.41

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