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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.16, 1,881.52 and 605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.16, 1,881.52 and 605.52 is: 907.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.16 : 1,881.52 = 605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.16/1,881.52 = 605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.16x = 1,881.52 × 605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.16x = 1,139,297.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,297.99/1,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.69

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