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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.73, 1,894.31 and 522.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.73, 1,894.31 and 522.39 is: 783.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.73 : 1,894.31 = 522.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.73/1,894.31 = 522.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.73x = 1,894.31 × 522.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.73x = 989,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,568.60/1,262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.67

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