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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.82, 1,881.30 and 523.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.82, 1,881.30 and 523.86 is: 786.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.82 : 1,881.30 = 523.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.82/1,881.30 = 523.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.82x = 1,881.30 × 523.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.82x = 985,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,537.82/1,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.03

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