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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.31, 1,884.78 and 525.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.31, 1,884.78 and 525.51 is: 788.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.31 : 1,884.78 = 525.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.31/1,884.78 = 525.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.31x = 1,884.78 × 525.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.31x = 990,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,470.74/1,256.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.40

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