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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.54, 1,730.24 and 879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.54, 1,730.24 and 879.40 is: 1,214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.54 : 1,730.24 = 879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.54/1,730.24 = 879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.54x = 1,730.24 × 879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.54x = 1,521,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,573.06/1,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.79

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