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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.22, 1,881.20 and 605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.22, 1,881.20 and 605.60 is: 907.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.22 : 1,881.20 = 605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.22/1,881.20 = 605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.22x = 1,881.20 × 605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.22x = 1,139,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,254.72/1,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.61

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