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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.32, 1,882.50 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.32, 1,882.50 and 524.52 is: 786.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.32 : 1,882.50 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.32/1,882.50 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.32x = 1,882.50 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.32x = 987,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,408.90/1,255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.58

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