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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.52, 1,883 and 524.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.52, 1,883 and 524.31 is: 786.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.52 : 1,883 = 524.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.52/1,883 = 524.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.52x = 1,883 × 524.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.52x = 987,275.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,275.73/1,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.97

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