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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.68, 1,886.40 and 527.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.68, 1,886.40 and 527.25 is: 790.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.68 : 1,886.40 = 527.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.68/1,886.40 = 527.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.68x = 1,886.40 × 527.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.68x = 994,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,604.40/1,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.20

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