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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.26, 1,726.52 and 858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.26, 1,726.52 and 858.60 is: 1,183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.26 : 1,726.52 = 858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.26/1,726.52 = 858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.26x = 1,726.52 × 858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.26x = 1,482,385.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,385.78/1,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.77

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