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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.02, 1,879.46 and 522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.02, 1,879.46 and 522.60 is: 783.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.02 : 1,879.46 = 522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.02/1,879.46 = 522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.02x = 1,879.46 × 522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.02x = 982,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,205.80/1,253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.87

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