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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.70, 1,879.52 and 523.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.70, 1,879.52 and 523.82 is: 785.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.70 : 1,879.52 = 523.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.70/1,879.52 = 523.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.70x = 1,879.52 × 523.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.70x = 984,536.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,536.17/1,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.30

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