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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.67, 1,877.31 and 704.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.67, 1,877.31 and 704.03 is: 1,055.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.67 : 1,877.31 = 704.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.67/1,877.31 = 704.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.67x = 1,877.31 × 704.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.67x = 1,321,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,673.17/1,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.09

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