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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.70, 1,887.29 and 527.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.70, 1,887.29 and 527.22 is: 791.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.70 : 1,887.29 = 527.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.70/1,887.29 = 527.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.70x = 1,887.29 × 527.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.70x = 995,017.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,017.03/1,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.14

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