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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.79, 1,728.37 and 786.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.79, 1,728.37 and 786.23 is: 1,084.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.79 : 1,728.37 = 786.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.79/1,728.37 = 786.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.79x = 1,728.37 × 786.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.79x = 1,358,896.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,896.35/1,252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.70

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