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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.16, 1,889.76 and 529.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.16, 1,889.76 and 529.22 is: 794.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.16 : 1,889.76 = 529.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.16/1,889.76 = 529.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.16x = 1,889.76 × 529.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.16x = 1,000,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,089.34/1,259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.25

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