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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.09, 1,888.20 and 529.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.09, 1,888.20 and 529.47 is: 793.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.09 : 1,888.20 = 529.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.09/1,888.20 = 529.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.09x = 1,888.20 × 529.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.09x = 999,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,745.25/1,260.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.39

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