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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.44, 1,880.28 and 1,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.44, 1,880.28 and 1,061.28 is: 1,593.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.44 : 1,880.28 = 1,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.44/1,880.28 = 1,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.44x = 1,880.28 × 1,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.44x = 1,995,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,503.56/1,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.29

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