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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.41, 1,893.85 and 522.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.41, 1,893.85 and 522.03 is: 783.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.41 : 1,893.85 = 522.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.41/1,893.85 = 522.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.41x = 1,893.85 × 522.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.41x = 988,646.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,646.52/1,262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.14

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