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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.10, 1,888.25 and 528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.10, 1,888.25 and 528.50 is: 792.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.10 : 1,888.25 = 528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.10/1,888.25 = 528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.10x = 1,888.25 × 528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.10x = 997,928.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,928.04/1,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.57

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