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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.82, 1,879.71 and 523.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.82, 1,879.71 and 523.94 is: 785.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.82 : 1,879.71 = 523.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.82/1,879.71 = 523.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.82x = 1,879.71 × 523.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.82x = 984,855.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,855.26/1,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.48

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