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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.82, 1,728.69 and 786.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.82, 1,728.69 and 786.74 is: 1,085.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.82 : 1,728.69 = 786.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.82/1,728.69 = 786.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.82x = 1,728.69 × 786.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.82x = 1,360,029.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,029.57/1,252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.57

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