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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.67, 1,886.08 and 527.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.67, 1,886.08 and 527.85 is: 790.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.67 : 1,886.08 = 527.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.67/1,886.08 = 527.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.67x = 1,886.08 × 527.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.67x = 995,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,555.26/1,258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.96

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