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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.02, 1,886.64 and 527.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.02, 1,886.64 and 527.43 is: 790.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.02 : 1,886.64 = 527.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.02/1,886.64 = 527.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.02x = 1,886.64 × 527.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.02x = 995,070.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,070.54/1,258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.98

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