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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.21, 1,877.23 and 738.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.21, 1,877.23 and 738.13 is: 1,106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.21 : 1,877.23 = 738.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.21/1,877.23 = 738.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.21x = 1,877.23 × 738.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.21x = 1,385,639.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,639.78/1,252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.56

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