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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.32, 1,878.39 and 559.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.32, 1,878.39 and 559.02 is: 838.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.32 : 1,878.39 = 559.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.32/1,878.39 = 559.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.32x = 1,878.39 × 559.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.32x = 1,050,064.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,064.62/1,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.50

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