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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.38, 1,893.57 and 521.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.38, 1,893.57 and 521.98 is: 782.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.38 : 1,893.57 = 521.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.38/1,893.57 = 521.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.38x = 1,893.57 × 521.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.38x = 988,405.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,405.67/1,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.97

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