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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.32, 1,728.80 and 786.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.32, 1,728.80 and 786.56 is: 1,085.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.32 : 1,728.80 = 786.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.32/1,728.80 = 786.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.32x = 1,728.80 × 786.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.32x = 1,359,804.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,804.93/1,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.83

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