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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.83, 1,879.68 and 559.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.83, 1,879.68 and 559.98 is: 840.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.83 : 1,879.68 = 559.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.83/1,879.68 = 559.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.83x = 1,879.68 × 559.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.83x = 1,052,578.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,578.51/1,252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.16

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