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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.56, 1,878.99 and 559.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.56, 1,878.99 and 559.05 is: 838.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.56 : 1,878.99 = 559.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.56/1,878.99 = 559.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.56x = 1,878.99 × 559.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.56x = 1,050,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,449.36/1,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.64

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