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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.32, 1,869.52 and 1,088.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.32, 1,869.52 and 1,088.34 is: 1,624.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.32 : 1,869.52 = 1,088.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.32/1,869.52 = 1,088.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.32x = 1,869.52 × 1,088.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.32x = 2,034,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,673.40/1,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.72

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