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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.10, 1,881.56 and 604.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.10, 1,881.56 and 604.94 is: 906.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.10 : 1,881.56 = 604.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.10/1,881.56 = 604.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.10x = 1,881.56 × 604.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.10x = 1,138,230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,230.91/1,255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.88

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