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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.41, 1,877.30 and 559.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.41, 1,877.30 and 559.40 is: 838.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.41 : 1,877.30 = 559.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.41/1,877.30 = 559.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.41x = 1,877.30 × 559.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.41x = 1,050,161.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,161.62/1,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.51

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