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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.53, 1,878.78 and 521.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.53, 1,878.78 and 521.70 is: 782.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.53 : 1,878.78 = 521.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.53/1,878.78 = 521.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.53x = 1,878.78 × 521.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.53x = 980,159.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,159.53/1,252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.54

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