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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.68, 1,875.78 and 863.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.68, 1,875.78 and 863.88 is: 1,293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.68 : 1,875.78 = 863.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.68/1,875.78 = 863.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.68x = 1,875.78 × 863.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.68x = 1,620,448.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,448.83/1,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.59

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