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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.53, 1,877.28 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.53, 1,877.28 and 594 is: 890.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.53 : 1,877.28 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.53/1,877.28 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.53x = 1,877.28 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.53x = 1,115,102.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,102.09/1,252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.28

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