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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.54, 1,883.49 and 525.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.54, 1,883.49 and 525.10 is: 787.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.54 : 1,883.49 = 525.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.54/1,883.49 = 525.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.54x = 1,883.49 × 525.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.54x = 989,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,020.60/1,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.10

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