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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256, 1,883.68 and 525.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256, 1,883.68 and 525.18 is: 787.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256 : 1,883.68 = 525.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256/1,883.68 = 525.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256x = 1,883.68 × 525.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256x = 989,271.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,271.06/1,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.64

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