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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.82, 1,879.70 and 523.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.82, 1,879.70 and 523.92 is: 785.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.82 : 1,879.70 = 523.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.82/1,879.70 = 523.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.82x = 1,879.70 × 523.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.82x = 984,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,809.80/1,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.45

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