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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.64, 1,888.85 and 528.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.64, 1,888.85 and 528.81 is: 792.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.64 : 1,888.85 = 528.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.64/1,888.85 = 528.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.64x = 1,888.85 × 528.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.64x = 998,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,840.12/1,259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.96

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