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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.92, 1,886.66 and 526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.92, 1,886.66 and 526.92 is: 790.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.92 : 1,886.66 = 526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.92/1,886.66 = 526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.92x = 1,886.66 × 526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.92x = 994,118.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,118.89/1,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.92

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