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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.87, 1,882.57 and 525.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.87, 1,882.57 and 525.95 is: 788.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.87 : 1,882.57 = 525.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.87/1,882.57 = 525.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.87x = 1,882.57 × 525.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.87x = 990,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,135.06/1,255.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.41

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