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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.24, 1,883.45 and 526.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.24, 1,883.45 and 526.03 is: 788.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.24 : 1,883.45 = 526.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.24/1,883.45 = 526.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.24x = 1,883.45 × 526.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.24x = 990,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,751.20/1,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.66

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