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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.61, 1,880.03 and 595.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.61, 1,880.03 and 595.29 is: 893.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.61 : 1,880.03 = 595.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.61/1,880.03 = 595.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.61x = 1,880.03 × 595.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.61x = 1,119,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,163.06/1,252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.46

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