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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.16, 1,727.64 and 859.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.16, 1,727.64 and 859.28 is: 1,185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.16 : 1,727.64 = 859.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.16/1,727.64 = 859.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.16x = 1,727.64 × 859.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.16x = 1,484,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,526.50/1,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.57

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