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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.22, 1,885.53 and 526.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.22, 1,885.53 and 526.81 is: 790.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.22 : 1,885.53 = 526.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.22/1,885.53 = 526.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.22x = 1,885.53 × 526.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.22x = 993,316.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,316.06/1,257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.09

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