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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.68, 1,730.28 and 957.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.68, 1,730.28 and 957.28 is: 1,322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.68 : 1,730.28 = 957.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.68/1,730.28 = 957.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.68x = 1,730.28 × 957.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.68x = 1,656,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,362.44/1,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.26

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