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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.38, 1,878.48 and 521.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.38, 1,878.48 and 521.94 is: 782.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.38 : 1,878.48 = 521.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.38/1,878.48 = 521.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.38x = 1,878.48 × 521.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.38x = 980,453.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,453.85/1,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.87

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