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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.55, 1,890.09 and 529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.55, 1,890.09 and 529.20 is: 794.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.55 : 1,890.09 = 529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.55/1,890.09 = 529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.55x = 1,890.09 × 529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.55x = 1,000,235.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,235.63/1,259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.12

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