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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.62, 1,884.66 and 527.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.62, 1,884.66 and 527.02 is: 790.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.62 : 1,884.66 = 527.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.62/1,884.66 = 527.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.62x = 1,884.66 × 527.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.62x = 993,253.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,253.51/1,256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.42

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