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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.02, 2,029.27 and 1,252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.02, 2,029.27 and 1,252.06 is: 1,887.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.02 : 2,029.27 = 1,252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.02/2,029.27 = 1,252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.02x = 2,029.27 × 1,252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.02x = 2,540,767.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,767.80/1,346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.62

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