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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.89, 1,890.88 and 529.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.89, 1,890.88 and 529.97 is: 795.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.89 : 1,890.88 = 529.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.89/1,890.88 = 529.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.89x = 1,890.88 × 529.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.89x = 1,002,098.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,098.89/1,259.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.39

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