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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.03, 1,888.26 and 528.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.03, 1,888.26 and 528.41 is: 792.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.03 : 1,888.26 = 528.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.03/1,888.26 = 528.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.03x = 1,888.26 × 528.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.03x = 997,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,775.47/1,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.50

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