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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.51, 1,884.87 and 526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.51, 1,884.87 and 526.10 is: 789.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.51 : 1,884.87 = 526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.51/1,884.87 = 526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.51x = 1,884.87 × 526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.51x = 991,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,620.68/1,256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.18

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