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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.38, 1,877.31 and 559.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.38, 1,877.31 and 559.41 is: 838.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.38 : 1,877.31 = 559.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.38/1,877.31 = 559.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.38x = 1,877.31 × 559.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.38x = 1,050,185.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,185.99/1,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.55

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