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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.92, 1,881.10 and 523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.92, 1,881.10 and 523.12 is: 784.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.92 : 1,881.10 = 523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.92/1,881.10 = 523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.92x = 1,881.10 × 523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.92x = 984,041.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,041.03/1,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.77

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