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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.84, 1,725.42 and 1,008.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.84, 1,725.42 and 1,008.76 is: 1,389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.84 : 1,725.42 = 1,008.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.84/1,725.42 = 1,008.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.84x = 1,725.42 × 1,008.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.84x = 1,740,534.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,534.68/1,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.27

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