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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.56, 2,103.27 and 525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.56, 2,103.27 and 525 is: 787.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.56 : 2,103.27 = 525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.56/2,103.27 = 525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.56x = 2,103.27 × 525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.56x = 1,104,216.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,216.75/1,402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.29

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