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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.99, 1,729.66 and 781.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.99, 1,729.66 and 781.12 is: 1,078.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.99 : 1,729.66 = 781.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.99/1,729.66 = 781.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.99x = 1,729.66 × 781.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.99x = 1,351,072.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,072.02/1,252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.28

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