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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.14, 1,878.38 and 521.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.14, 1,878.38 and 521.54 is: 782.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.14 : 1,878.38 = 521.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.14/1,878.38 = 521.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.14x = 1,878.38 × 521.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.14x = 979,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,654.50/1,252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.39

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