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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.48, 1,877.39 and 667.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.48, 1,877.39 and 667.12 is: 999.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.48 : 1,877.39 = 667.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.48/1,877.39 = 667.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.48x = 1,877.39 × 667.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.48x = 1,252,446.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,446.16/1,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.97

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