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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.38, 1,888.77 and 528.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.38, 1,888.77 and 528.76 is: 793.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.38 : 1,888.77 = 528.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.38/1,888.77 = 528.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.38x = 1,888.77 × 528.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.38x = 998,707.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,707.39/1,259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.01

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