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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.35, 1,877.72 and 521.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.35, 1,877.72 and 521.73 is: 782.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.35 : 1,877.72 = 521.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.35/1,877.72 = 521.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.35x = 1,877.72 × 521.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.35x = 979,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,660.25/1,252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.26

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