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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.13, 1,888.09 and 528.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.13, 1,888.09 and 528.31 is: 792.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.13 : 1,888.09 = 528.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.13/1,888.09 = 528.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.13x = 1,888.09 × 528.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.13x = 997,496.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,496.83/1,259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.21

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