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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.45, 1,885.81 and 526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.45, 1,885.81 and 526.88 is: 790.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.45 : 1,885.81 = 526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.45/1,885.81 = 526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.45x = 1,885.81 × 526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.45x = 993,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,595.57/1,257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.17

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