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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.95, 1,881.23 and 706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.95, 1,881.23 and 706.20 is: 1,060.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.95 : 1,881.23 = 706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.95/1,881.23 = 706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.95x = 1,881.23 × 706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.95x = 1,328,521.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,521.10/1,252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.31

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