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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.95, 1,884.23 and 525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.95, 1,884.23 and 525.12 is: 787.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.95 : 1,884.23 = 525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.95/1,884.23 = 525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.95x = 1,884.23 × 525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.95x = 989,444.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,444.23/1,255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.81

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