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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.76, 1,884.26 and 526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.76, 1,884.26 and 526.12 is: 788.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.76 : 1,884.26 = 526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.76/1,884.26 = 526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.76x = 1,884.26 × 526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.76x = 991,346.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,346.87/1,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.81

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