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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.65, 1,889.48 and 529.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.65, 1,889.48 and 529.03 is: 793.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.65 : 1,889.48 = 529.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.65/1,889.48 = 529.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.65x = 1,889.48 × 529.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.65x = 999,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,591.60/1,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.55

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