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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.53, 1,879.34 and 675.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.53, 1,879.34 and 675.81 is: 1,014.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.53 : 1,879.34 = 675.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.53/1,879.34 = 675.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.53x = 1,879.34 × 675.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.53x = 1,270,073.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,073.39/1,252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.01

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