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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.24, 1,878.68 and 559.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.24, 1,878.68 and 559.06 is: 838.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.24 : 1,878.68 = 559.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.24/1,878.68 = 559.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.24x = 1,878.68 × 559.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.24x = 1,050,291.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,291.54/1,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.73

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