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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.57, 1,878.87 and 759.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.57, 1,878.87 and 759.09 is: 1,138.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.57 : 1,878.87 = 759.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.57/1,878.87 = 759.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.57x = 1,878.87 × 759.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.57x = 1,426,231.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,231.43/1,252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.64

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