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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.07, 1,878.95 and 521.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.07, 1,878.95 and 521.65 is: 782.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.07 : 1,878.95 = 521.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.07/1,878.95 = 521.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.07x = 1,878.95 × 521.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.07x = 980,154.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,154.27/1,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.83

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