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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257, 1,885.18 and 526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257, 1,885.18 and 526.18 is: 789.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257 : 1,885.18 = 526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257/1,885.18 = 526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257x = 1,885.18 × 526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257x = 991,944.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,944.01/1,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.14

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