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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.36, 1,726.50 and 859.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.36, 1,726.50 and 859.24 is: 1,184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.36 : 1,726.50 = 859.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.36/1,726.50 = 859.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.36x = 1,726.50 × 859.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.36x = 1,483,477.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,477.86/1,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.55

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