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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.71, 1,976.73 and 1,252.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.71, 1,976.73 and 1,252.19 is: 1,865.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.71 : 1,976.73 = 1,252.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.71/1,976.73 = 1,252.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.71x = 1,976.73 × 1,252.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.71x = 2,475,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,241.54/1,326.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.70

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