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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.16, 1,884.33 and 525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.16, 1,884.33 and 525.72 is: 788.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.16 : 1,884.33 = 525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.16/1,884.33 = 525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.16x = 1,884.33 × 525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.16x = 990,629.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,629.97/1,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.62

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