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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.04, 1,884.60 and 526.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.04, 1,884.60 and 526.14 is: 789.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.04 : 1,884.60 = 526.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.04/1,884.60 = 526.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.04x = 1,884.60 × 526.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.04x = 991,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,563.44/1,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.44

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