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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.88, 1,729.68 and 860.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.88, 1,729.68 and 860.48 is: 1,187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.88 : 1,729.68 = 860.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.88/1,729.68 = 860.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.88x = 1,729.68 × 860.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.88x = 1,488,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,355.05/1,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.95

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