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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.36, 1,878.54 and 521.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.36, 1,878.54 and 521.56 is: 782.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.36 : 1,878.54 = 521.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.36/1,878.54 = 521.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.36x = 1,878.54 × 521.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.36x = 979,771.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,771.32/1,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.34

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