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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.29, 1,877.15 and 634.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.29, 1,877.15 and 634.12 is: 950.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.29 : 1,877.15 = 634.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.29/1,877.15 = 634.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.29x = 1,877.15 × 634.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.29x = 1,190,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,338.36/1,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.53

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