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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256, 1,883.56 and 525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256, 1,883.56 and 525.36 is: 787.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256 : 1,883.56 = 525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256/1,883.56 = 525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256x = 1,883.56 × 525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256x = 989,547.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,547.08/1,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.86

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