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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.19, 1,876.23 and 834.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.19, 1,876.23 and 834.95 is: 1,251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.19 : 1,876.23 = 834.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.19/1,876.23 = 834.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.19x = 1,876.23 × 834.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.19x = 1,566,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,558.24/1,252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.05

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