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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.84, 1,886.16 and 527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.84, 1,886.16 and 527.28 is: 790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.84 : 1,886.16 = 527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.84/1,886.16 = 527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.84x = 1,886.16 × 527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.84x = 994,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,534.44/1,257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.67

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