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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.23, 1,875.60 and 634.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.23, 1,875.60 and 634.87 is: 950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.23 : 1,875.60 = 634.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.23/1,875.60 = 634.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.23x = 1,875.60 × 634.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.23x = 1,190,759.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,759.00/1,252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.91

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