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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.52, 1,727.88 and 786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.52, 1,727.88 and 786.68 is: 1,085.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.52 : 1,727.88 = 786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.52/1,727.88 = 786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.52x = 1,727.88 × 786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.52x = 1,359,288.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,288.64/1,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.24

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