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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.77, 1,886.97 and 527.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.77, 1,886.97 and 527.19 is: 790.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.77 : 1,886.97 = 527.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.77/1,886.97 = 527.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.77x = 1,886.97 × 527.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.77x = 994,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,791.71/1,257.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.92

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