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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253, 1,878.24 and 522.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253, 1,878.24 and 522.98 is: 783.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253 : 1,878.24 = 522.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253/1,878.24 = 522.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253x = 1,878.24 × 522.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253x = 982,281.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,281.96/1,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.94

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