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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.60, 1,886.70 and 526.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.60, 1,886.70 and 526.78 is: 790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.60 : 1,886.70 = 526.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.60/1,886.70 = 526.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.60x = 1,886.70 × 526.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.60x = 993,875.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,875.83/1,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.30

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