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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.52, 1,878.72 and 523.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.52, 1,878.72 and 523.32 is: 784.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.52 : 1,878.72 = 523.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.52/1,878.72 = 523.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.52x = 1,878.72 × 523.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.52x = 983,171.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,171.75/1,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.33

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