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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.13, 1,884.20 and 525.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.13, 1,884.20 and 525.58 is: 788.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.13 : 1,884.20 = 525.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.13/1,884.20 = 525.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.13x = 1,884.20 × 525.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.13x = 990,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,290.50/1,256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.37

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