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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.28, 1,888.02 and 1,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.28, 1,888.02 and 1,052.76 is: 1,574.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.28 : 1,888.02 = 1,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.28/1,888.02 = 1,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.28x = 1,888.02 × 1,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.28x = 1,987,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,631.94/1,262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.64

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