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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.41, 1,876.55 and 885.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.41, 1,876.55 and 885.39 is: 1,326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.41 : 1,876.55 = 885.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.41/1,876.55 = 885.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.41x = 1,876.55 × 885.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.41x = 1,661,474.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,474.18/1,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.62

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