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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.96, 2,043.36 and 1,252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.96, 2,043.36 and 1,252.04 is: 1,882.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.96 : 2,043.36 = 1,252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.96/2,043.36 = 1,252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.96x = 2,043.36 × 1,252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.96x = 2,558,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,368.45/1,358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.59

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