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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.03, 1,881.19 and 707.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.03, 1,881.19 and 707.07 is: 1,059.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.03 : 1,881.19 = 707.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.03/1,881.19 = 707.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.03x = 1,881.19 × 707.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.03x = 1,330,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,133.01/1,255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.84

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