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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.56, 2,057.36 and 1,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.56, 2,057.36 and 1,252.24 is: 1,877.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.56 : 2,057.36 = 1,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.56/2,057.36 = 1,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.56x = 2,057.36 × 1,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.56x = 2,576,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,308.49/1,372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.01

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