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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.04, 1,888.25 and 528.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.04, 1,888.25 and 528.42 is: 792.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.04 : 1,888.25 = 528.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.04/1,888.25 = 528.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.04x = 1,888.25 × 528.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.04x = 997,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,789.07/1,259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.50

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