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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.28, 1,886.16 and 527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.28, 1,886.16 and 527.20 is: 790.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.28 : 1,886.16 = 527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.28/1,886.16 = 527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.28x = 1,886.16 × 527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.28x = 994,383.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,383.55/1,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.90

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