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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.56, 1,728.60 and 786.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.56, 1,728.60 and 786.96 is: 1,086.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.56 : 1,728.60 = 786.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.56/1,728.60 = 786.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.56x = 1,728.60 × 786.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.56x = 1,360,339.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,339.06/1,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.05

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