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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.40, 1,884.75 and 526.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.40, 1,884.75 and 526.78 is: 789.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.40 : 1,884.75 = 526.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.40/1,884.75 = 526.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.40x = 1,884.75 × 526.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.40x = 992,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,848.61/1,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.60

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