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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.13, 1,885.39 and 527.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.13, 1,885.39 and 527.25 is: 790.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.13 : 1,885.39 = 527.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.13/1,885.39 = 527.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.13x = 1,885.39 × 527.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.13x = 994,069.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,069.24/1,257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.74

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