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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.48, 1,881.42 and 524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.48, 1,881.42 and 524.68 is: 786.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.48 : 1,881.42 = 524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.48/1,881.42 = 524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.48x = 1,881.42 × 524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.48x = 987,143.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,143.45/1,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.27

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