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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.85, 1,879.33 and 604.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.85, 1,879.33 and 604.07 is: 906.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.85 : 1,879.33 = 604.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.85/1,879.33 = 604.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.85x = 1,879.33 × 604.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.85x = 1,135,235.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,235.97/1,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.13

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