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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.28, 1,723.82 and 1,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.28, 1,723.82 and 1,084.16 is: 1,492.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.28 : 1,723.82 = 1,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.28/1,723.82 = 1,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.28x = 1,723.82 × 1,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.28x = 1,868,896.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,896.69/1,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.40

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