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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.69, 1,879.53 and 906.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.69, 1,879.53 and 906.46 is: 1,360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.69 : 1,879.53 = 906.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.69/1,879.53 = 906.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.69x = 1,879.53 × 906.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.69x = 1,703,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,718.76/1,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.05

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