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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.66, 1,728.84 and 879.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.66, 1,728.84 and 879.46 is: 1,213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.66 : 1,728.84 = 879.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.66/1,728.84 = 879.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.66x = 1,728.84 × 879.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.66x = 1,520,445.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,445.63/1,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.77

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