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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.24, 1,884.95 and 527.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.24, 1,884.95 and 527.03 is: 790.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.24 : 1,884.95 = 527.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.24/1,884.95 = 527.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.24x = 1,884.95 × 527.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.24x = 993,425.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,425.20/1,257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.16

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