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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.99, 1,885.48 and 527.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.99, 1,885.48 and 527.38 is: 791.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.99 : 1,885.48 = 527.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.99/1,885.48 = 527.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.99x = 1,885.48 × 527.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.99x = 994,358.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,358.41/1,256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.07

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