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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.95, 1,886.16 and 526.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.95, 1,886.16 and 526.47 is: 790.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.95 : 1,886.16 = 526.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.95/1,886.16 = 526.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.95x = 1,886.16 × 526.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.95x = 993,006.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,006.66/1,256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.01

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