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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.69, 1,887.60 and 528.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.69, 1,887.60 and 528.86 is: 792.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.69 : 1,887.60 = 528.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.69/1,887.60 = 528.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.69x = 1,887.60 × 528.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.69x = 998,282.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,282.18/1,259.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.49

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