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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.60, 1,888.92 and 529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.60, 1,888.92 and 529.04 is: 793.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.60 : 1,888.92 = 529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.60/1,888.92 = 529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.60x = 1,888.92 × 529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.60x = 999,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,314.24/1,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.36

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