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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.67, 1,878.55 and 559.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.67, 1,878.55 and 559.21 is: 838.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.67 : 1,878.55 = 559.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.67/1,878.55 = 559.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.67x = 1,878.55 × 559.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.67x = 1,050,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,503.95/1,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.61

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