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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.05, 1,882.65 and 707.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.05, 1,882.65 and 707.69 is: 1,061.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.05 : 1,882.65 = 707.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.05/1,882.65 = 707.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.05x = 1,882.65 × 707.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.05x = 1,332,323.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,323.17/1,255.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.57

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