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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.62, 1,879.38 and 636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.62, 1,879.38 and 636.48 is: 954.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.62 : 1,879.38 = 636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.62/1,879.38 = 636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.62x = 1,879.38 × 636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.62x = 1,196,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,187.78/1,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.95

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