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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.60, 1,878.96 and 1,194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.60, 1,878.96 and 1,194.28 is: 1,791.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.60 : 1,878.96 = 1,194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.60/1,878.96 = 1,194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.60x = 1,878.96 × 1,194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.60x = 2,244,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,004.35/1,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.48

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