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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.97, 1,889.28 and 529.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.97, 1,889.28 and 529.35 is: 793.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.97 : 1,889.28 = 529.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.97/1,889.28 = 529.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.97x = 1,889.28 × 529.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.97x = 1,000,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,090.37/1,259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.74

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