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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.76, 1,878.86 and 522.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.76, 1,878.86 and 522.86 is: 783.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.76 : 1,878.86 = 522.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.76/1,878.86 = 522.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.76x = 1,878.86 × 522.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.76x = 982,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,380.74/1,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.55

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