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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.74, 1,879.29 and 602.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.74, 1,879.29 and 602.94 is: 904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.74 : 1,879.29 = 602.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.74/1,879.29 = 602.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.74x = 1,879.29 × 602.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.74x = 1,133,099.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,099.11/1,252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.50

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