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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.26, 1,878.59 and 521.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.26, 1,878.59 and 521.87 is: 782.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.26 : 1,878.59 = 521.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.26/1,878.59 = 521.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.26x = 1,878.59 × 521.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.26x = 980,371.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,371.68/1,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.88

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