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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.60, 1,883.52 and 525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.60, 1,883.52 and 525.52 is: 788.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.60 : 1,883.52 = 525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.60/1,883.52 = 525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.60x = 1,883.52 × 525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.60x = 989,827.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,827.43/1,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.33

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