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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.36, 1,884.75 and 525.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.36, 1,884.75 and 525.99 is: 789.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.36 : 1,884.75 = 525.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.36/1,884.75 = 525.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.36x = 1,884.75 × 525.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.36x = 991,367.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,367.71/1,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.08

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