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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.28, 1,728.15 and 700.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.28, 1,728.15 and 700.28 is: 966.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.28 : 1,728.15 = 700.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.28/1,728.15 = 700.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.28x = 1,728.15 × 700.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.28x = 1,210,188.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,188.88/1,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.39

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