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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.36, 1,886.10 and 526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.36, 1,886.10 and 526.96 is: 790.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.36 : 1,886.10 = 526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.36/1,886.10 = 526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.36x = 1,886.10 × 526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.36x = 993,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,899.26/1,257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.47

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