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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.32, 1,992.72 and 1,252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.32, 1,992.72 and 1,252.64 is: 1,882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.32 : 1,992.72 = 1,252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.32/1,992.72 = 1,252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.32x = 1,992.72 × 1,252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.32x = 2,496,160.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,160.78/1,326.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.02

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