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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.29, 1,881.92 and 525.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.29, 1,881.92 and 525.42 is: 787.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.29 : 1,881.92 = 525.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.29/1,881.92 = 525.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.29x = 1,881.92 × 525.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.29x = 988,798.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,798.41/1,255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.71

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