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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.16, 1,886.36 and 527.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.16, 1,886.36 and 527.13 is: 790.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.16 : 1,886.36 = 527.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.16/1,886.36 = 527.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.16x = 1,886.36 × 527.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.16x = 994,354.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,354.31/1,258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.33

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