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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.59, 1,883.39 and 525.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.59, 1,883.39 and 525.27 is: 787.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.59 : 1,883.39 = 525.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.59/1,883.39 = 525.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.59x = 1,883.39 × 525.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.59x = 989,285.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,285.64/1,255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.91

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