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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.92, 1,882.38 and 525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.92, 1,882.38 and 525.02 is: 787.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.92 : 1,882.38 = 525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.92/1,882.38 = 525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.92x = 1,882.38 × 525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.92x = 988,287.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,287.15/1,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.53

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