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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.33, 1,878.66 and 521.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.33, 1,878.66 and 521.73 is: 782.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.33 : 1,878.66 = 521.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.33/1,878.66 = 521.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.33x = 1,878.66 × 521.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.33x = 980,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,152.30/1,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.67

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