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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.48, 1,886.40 and 526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.48, 1,886.40 and 526.89 is: 790.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.48 : 1,886.40 = 526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.48/1,886.40 = 526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.48x = 1,886.40 × 526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.48x = 993,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,925.30/1,257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.41

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