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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.40, 1,884.87 and 525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.40, 1,884.87 and 525.60 is: 788.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.40 : 1,884.87 = 525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.40/1,884.87 = 525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.40x = 1,884.87 × 525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.40x = 990,687.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,687.67/1,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.51

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