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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.84, 1,889.04 and 528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.84, 1,889.04 and 528.80 is: 792.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.84 : 1,889.04 = 528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.84/1,889.04 = 528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.84x = 1,889.04 × 528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.84x = 998,924.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,924.35/1,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.90

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