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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.26, 1,878.84 and 842.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.26, 1,878.84 and 842.18 is: 1,263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.26 : 1,878.84 = 842.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.26/1,878.84 = 842.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.26x = 1,878.84 × 842.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.26x = 1,582,312.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,312.08/1,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.57

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