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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.53, 1,884.47 and 526.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.53, 1,884.47 and 526.70 is: 789.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.53 : 1,884.47 = 526.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.53/1,884.47 = 526.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.53x = 1,884.47 × 526.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.53x = 992,552.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,552.43/1,257.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.29

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