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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.07, 1,878.57 and 523.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.07, 1,878.57 and 523.17 is: 784.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.07 : 1,878.57 = 523.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.07/1,878.57 = 523.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.07x = 1,878.57 × 523.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.07x = 982,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,811.47/1,253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.32

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