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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.57, 1,880.63 and 523.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.57, 1,880.63 and 523.22 is: 784.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.57 : 1,880.63 = 523.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.57/1,880.63 = 523.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.57x = 1,880.63 × 523.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.57x = 983,980.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,980.61/1,253.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.94

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