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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.32, 1,878.48 and 521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.32, 1,878.48 and 521.40 is: 782.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.32 : 1,878.48 = 521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.32/1,878.48 = 521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.32x = 1,878.48 × 521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.32x = 979,439.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,439.47/1,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.10

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