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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.00, 1,881.58 and 524.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.00, 1,881.58 and 524.78 is: 786.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.00 : 1,881.58 = 524.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.00/1,881.58 = 524.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.00x = 1,881.58 × 524.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.00x = 987,412.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,412.93/1,255.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.79

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