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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.31, 1,729.82 and 961.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.31, 1,729.82 and 961.16 is: 1,327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.31 : 1,729.82 = 961.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.31/1,729.82 = 961.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.31x = 1,729.82 × 961.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.31x = 1,662,627.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,627.54/1,252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.65

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