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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.85, 1,883.79 and 526.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.85, 1,883.79 and 526.23 is: 788.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.85 : 1,883.79 = 526.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.85/1,883.79 = 526.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.85x = 1,883.79 × 526.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.85x = 991,306.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,306.81/1,256.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.72

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